For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 889 students in Apple Creek, OH (there are , serving 741 private students). 55% of all K-12 students in Apple Creek, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Apple Creek, OH are Waynedale High School, John R Lea Middle School and Apple Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Apple Creek, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Apple Creek have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Apple Creek, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waynedale High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9050 Dover Rd
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 698-3071
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 698-3071
Grades: 9-12
| 337 students
Rank: #22.
John R Lea Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9130 Dover Rd
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 698-3151
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 698-3151
Grades: 7-8
| 186 students
Rank: #33.
Apple Creek Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
173 W Main St
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 698-3111
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 698-3111
Grades: PK-6
| 366 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Apple Creek, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Apple Creek, OH include Waynedale High School, John R Lea Middle School and Apple Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Apple Creek?
3 public schools are located in Apple Creek.
What percentage of students in Apple Creek go to public school?
55% of all K-12 students in Apple Creek are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Apple Creek?
Apple Creek public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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