For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 726 students in Columbus Grove, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 152 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Columbus Grove, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Columbus Grove, OH are Columbus Grove Elementary School, Columbus Grove Middle School and Columbus Grove High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbus Grove, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Columbus Grove have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Columbus Grove, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbus Grove Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 W Cross St
Columbus Grove, OH 45830
(419) 659-2631
Columbus Grove, OH 45830
(419) 659-2631
Gr: K-4 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Columbus Grove Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 W Cross St
Columbus Grove, OH 45830
(419) 659-2631
Columbus Grove, OH 45830
(419) 659-2631
Gr: 5-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Columbus Grove High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 W Cross St
Columbus Grove, OH 45830
(419) 659-2156
Columbus Grove, OH 45830
(419) 659-2156
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Columbus Grove, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Columbus Grove, OH include Columbus Grove Elementary School, Columbus Grove Middle School and Columbus Grove High School.
How many public schools are located in Columbus Grove?
3 public schools are located in Columbus Grove.
What percentage of students in Columbus Grove go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Columbus Grove are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus Grove?
Columbus Grove public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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