For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 856 students in Carey, OH (there are , serving 170 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Carey, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Carey, OH are Carey Elementary School and Carey High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carey, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Carey have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 Carey, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carey Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2016 Blue Devil Drive
Carey, OH 43316
(419) 396-6767
Carey, OH 43316
(419) 396-6767
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Carey High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2016 Blue Devil Drive
Carey, OH 43316
(419) 396-7638
Carey, OH 43316
(419) 396-7638
Gr: 6-12 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Carey, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Carey, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Carey, OH include Carey Elementary School and Carey High School.
How many public schools are located in Carey?
2 public schools are located in Carey.
What percentage of students in Carey go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Carey are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Carey?
Carey 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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