For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,388 students in Richwood, OH.
The top-ranked public schools in Richwood, OH are North Union Elementary School, North Union Middle School and North Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richwood, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Richwood have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Richwood, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Union Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
420 Grove St
Richwood, OH 43344
(740) 943-3113
Richwood, OH 43344
(740) 943-3113
Gr: PK-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
North Union Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12555 Mulvane Rd
Richwood, OH 43344
(740) 943-2369
Richwood, OH 43344
(740) 943-2369
Gr: 6-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
North Union High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 N Franklin St
Richwood, OH 43344
(740) 943-3012
Richwood, OH 43344
(740) 943-3012
Gr: 9-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Richwood, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12910 State Route 739
Richwood, OH 43344
(740) 943-2758
Richwood, OH 43344
(740) 943-2758
Gr: 4-5 | 119 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Richwood, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Richwood, OH include North Union Elementary School, North Union Middle School and North Union High School.
How many public schools are located in Richwood?
3 public schools are located in Richwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Richwood?
Richwood public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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