For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 919 students in Howard, OH (there are , serving 43 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Howard, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Howard, OH are East Knox Elementary School and East Knox Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Howard have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Howard, OH (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Knox Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23081 Coshocton Rd
Howard, OH 43028
(740) 599-7000
Howard, OH 43028
(740) 599-7000
Gr: K-6 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
East Knox Junior/senior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23227 Coshocton Rd
Howard, OH 43028
(740) 599-7000
Howard, OH 43028
(740) 599-7000
Gr: 7-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Howard, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Howard, OH include East Knox Elementary School and East Knox Junior/senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Howard?
2 public schools are located in Howard.
What percentage of students in Howard go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Howard are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Howard?
Howard public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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