For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,706 students in Canal Winchester, OH (there are 2 private schools, serving 807 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Canal Winchester, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Canal Winchester, OH are Winchester Trail Elementary School, Canal Winchester High School and Canal Winchester Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canal Winchester, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Canal Winchester have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Canal Winchester, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winchester Trail Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6865 Gender Rd
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2150
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2150
Gr: 3-5 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Canal Winchester High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Washington St
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2157
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2157
Gr: 9-12 | 1,121 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Canal Winchester Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7155 Parkview Dr
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2151
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2151
Gr: 6-8 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
6767 Gender Rd
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2154
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2154
Gr: PK-2 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Canal Winchester, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Canal Winchester, OH include Winchester Trail Elementary School, Canal Winchester High School and Canal Winchester Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Canal Winchester?
4 public schools are located in Canal Winchester.
What percentage of students in Canal Winchester go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Canal Winchester are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Canal Winchester?
Canal Winchester public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Canal Winchester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Canal Winchester include: Winchester Trail Elementary School vs. Indian Trail Elementary School, Indian Trail Elementary School vs. Winchester Trail Elementary School
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