For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,001 students in Mount Gilead, OH (there are , serving 453 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in Mount Gilead, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Mount Gilead, OH are Park Avenue Elementary School, Mt Gilead Middle School and Mt Gilead High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Gilead, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Mount Gilead have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mount Gilead, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Park Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
335 W Park Ave
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-5736
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-5736
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #22.
Mt Gilead Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
324 W Park Ave
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 947-9517
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 947-9517
Grades: 6-8
| 231 students
Rank: #33.
Mt Gilead High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
338 W Park Ave
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 947-6065
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 947-6065
Grades: 9-12
| 275 students
Mount Gilead, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
145 1/2 N Cherry St
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-3756
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-3756
Grades: 2-4
| 295 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mount Gilead, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Mount Gilead, OH include Park Avenue Elementary School, Mt Gilead Middle School and Mt Gilead High School.
How many public schools are located in Mount Gilead?
3 public schools are located in Mount Gilead.
What percentage of students in Mount Gilead go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in Mount Gilead are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Gilead?
Mount Gilead public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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