For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 701 students in Mount Gilead, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mount Gilead, OH are Mt Gilead Middle School and Park Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Gilead, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mount Gilead have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mount Gilead, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt Gilead Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
324 W Park Ave
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 947-9517
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 947-9517
Gr: 6-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Park Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
335 W Park Ave
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-5736
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-5736
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mount Gilead, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mount Gilead, OH include Mt Gilead Middle School and Park Avenue Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mount Gilead?
2 public elementary schools are located in Mount Gilead.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Gilead?
Mount Gilead public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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