For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 867 students in Thornville, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Thornville, OH are Thornville Elementary School and Sheridan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thornville, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Thornville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Thornville, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thornville Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
70 E Columbus St
Thornville, OH 43076
(740) 246-6636
Thornville, OH 43076
(740) 246-6636
Gr: K-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Sheridan Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8660 Sheridan Road
Thornville, OH 43076
(740) 743-1315
Thornville, OH 43076
(740) 743-1315
Gr: 6-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Thornville, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Thornville, OH include Thornville Elementary School and Sheridan Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Thornville?
2 public elementary schools are located in Thornville.
What is the racial composition of students in Thornville?
Thornville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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