For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,489 students in 44420, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 268 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 44420, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 44420, OH are Prospect Elementary School, Girard Junior High School and Girard Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 44420 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 44420, OH have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 44420, OH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 E Prospect St
Girard, OH 44420
(330) 545-3854
Girard, OH 44420
(330) 545-3854
Gr: K-3 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Girard Junior High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1244 Shannon Rd
Girard, OH 44420
(330) 545-5431
Girard, OH 44420
(330) 545-5431
Gr: 7-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Girard Sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1244 Shannon Rd
Girard, OH 44420
(330) 545-5431
Girard, OH 44420
(330) 545-5431
Gr: 9-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Girard Intermediate Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
702 E Prospect St
Girard, OH 44420
(330) 545-5219
Girard, OH 44420
(330) 545-5219
Gr: 4-6 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 44420, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 44420, OH include Prospect Elementary School, Girard Junior High School and Girard Sr High School.
How many public schools are located in 44420?
4 public schools are located in 44420.
What percentage of students in 44420 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 44420 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 44420?
44420 public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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