For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 963 students in Barnesville, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Barnesville, OH are Barnesville Elementary School and Barnesville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barnesville, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Barnesville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Barnesville, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barnesville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 W Church St
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3639
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3639
Gr: PK-4 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Barnesville Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
970 Shamrock Dr
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3116
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3116
Gr: 5-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Barnesville, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
910 Shamrock Dr
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3615
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3615
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Barnesville, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Barnesville, OH include Barnesville Elementary School and Barnesville Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Barnesville?
2 public elementary schools are located in Barnesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Barnesville?
Barnesville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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