For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,524 students in 44420, OH (there are , serving 240 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 44420, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 44420, OH are Prospect Elementary School, Girard Intermediate Middle School and Girard Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 44420 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 44420, OH have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 44420, OH Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 E Prospect St
Girard, OH 44420
(330) 545-3854
Girard, OH 44420
(330) 545-3854
Grades: K-3
| 511 students
Rank: #22.
Girard Intermediate Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
702 E Prospect St
Girard, OH 44420
(330) 545-5219
Girard, OH 44420
(330) 545-5219
Grades: 4-6
| 345 students
Rank: #33.
Girard Junior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1244 Shannon Rd
Girard, OH 44420
(330) 545-5431
Girard, OH 44420
(330) 545-5431
Grades: 7-8
| 228 students
Rank: #44.
Girard Sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1244 Shannon Rd
Girard, OH 44420
(330) 545-5431
Girard, OH 44420
(330) 545-5431
Grades: 9-12
| 440 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 44420, OH?
The top ranked public schools in 44420, OH include Prospect Elementary School, Girard Intermediate Middle School and Girard Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 44420?
4 public schools are located in 44420.
What percentage of students in 44420 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 44420 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 44420?
44420 public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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