For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,743 students in Mount Vernon, OH (there are , serving 263 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Mount Vernon, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Mount Vernon, OH are East Elementary School, Columbia Elementary School and Twin Oak Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Vernon, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Mount Vernon have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mount Vernon, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
714 E Vine St
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5985
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5985
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #22.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Columbus Rd
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5975
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5975
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: #33.
Twin Oak Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8888 Martinsburg Rd
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5970
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5970
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #44.
Dan Emmett Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 Mansfield Ave
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5950
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5950
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #55.
Mount Vernon High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Yellow Jacket Drive
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5900
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 990 students
Rank: #66.
Pleasant Street Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 E Pleasant St
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5990
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5990
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #77.
Mount Vernon Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 Yellow Jacket Drive
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 392-6867
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 392-6867
Grades: 6-8
| 836 students
Rank: n/an/a
Knox County Career Center
Vocational School
306 Martinsburg Rd
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 397-5820
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 397-5820
Grades: 9-12
| 470 students
Mount Vernon, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
110 E High St
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-6767
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-6767
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Knox County Career Center 4 (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
310 Martinsburg Rd
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 397-5820
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 397-5820
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
150 Columbus Rd
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5975
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5975
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mount Vernon, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Mount Vernon, OH include East Elementary School, Columbia Elementary School and Twin Oak Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mount Vernon?
8 public schools are located in Mount Vernon.
What percentage of students in Mount Vernon go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Mount Vernon are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Mount Vernon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mount Vernon include: East Elementary School vs. Dan Emmett Elementary School, Dan Emmett Elementary School vs. East Elementary School, Pleasant Street Elementary School vs. East Elementary School
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