For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 564 students in Pioneer, OH.
The top-ranked public schools in Pioneer, OH are North Central Elementary School and North Central Junior/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pioneer, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Pioneer have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pioneer, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Central Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 E Baubice St
Pioneer, OH 43554
(419) 737-2293
Pioneer, OH 43554
(419) 737-2293
Gr: PK-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
North Central Junior/high School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Baubice St
Pioneer, OH 43554
(419) 737-2366
Pioneer, OH 43554
(419) 737-2366
Gr: 7-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pioneer, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Pioneer, OH include North Central Elementary School and North Central Junior/high School.
How many public schools are located in Pioneer?
2 public schools are located in Pioneer.
What is the racial composition of students in Pioneer?
Pioneer public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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