For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 695 students in Latham, OH.
The top-ranked public schools in Latham, OH are Western Elementary School, Western Primary and Western High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Latham, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Latham have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Latham, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Western Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7959 State Route 124
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-2881
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-2881
Gr: 4-6 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Western Primary
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7959 State Route 124
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-3113
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-3113
Gr: PK-3 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Western High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7959 State Route 124
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-2514
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-2514
Gr: 7-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Latham, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Latham, OH include Western Elementary School, Western Primary and Western High School.
How many public schools are located in Latham?
3 public schools are located in Latham.
What is the racial composition of students in Latham?
Latham public schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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