For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 7,633 students in Knox County, OH (there are 4 private schools, serving 320 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Knox County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Knox County, OH are East Elementary School, Centerburg Elementary School and Dan Emmett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Knox County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Centerburg Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
207 S Preston St
Centerburg, OH 43011
(740) 625-6488
Centerburg, OH 43011
(740) 625-6488
Gr: K-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Dan Emmett Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
108 Mansfield Ave
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5950
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5950
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Wiggin Street Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
207 Wiggin Street
Gambier, OH 43022
(740) 427-4262
Gambier, OH 43022
(740) 427-4262
Gr: K-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Fredericktown Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
111 Stadium Drive
Fredericktown, OH 43019
(740) 694-2781
Fredericktown, OH 43019
(740) 694-2781
Gr: K-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Fredericktown Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
111 Stadium Dr
Fredericktown, OH 43019
(740) 694-2726
Fredericktown, OH 43019
(740) 694-2726
Gr: 6-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Danville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
205 Rambo St
Danville, OH 43014
(740) 599-6116
Danville, OH 43014
(740) 599-6116
Gr: PK-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Fredericktown High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Stadium Dr
Fredericktown, OH 43019
(740) 694-2726
Fredericktown, OH 43019
(740) 694-2726
Gr: 9-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1111.
Centerburg High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3782 Columbus Rd
Centerburg, OH 43011
(740) 625-6055
Centerburg, OH 43011
(740) 625-6055
Gr: 9-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1212.
Centerburg Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3782 Columbus Rd
Centerburg, OH 43011
(740) 625-6055
Centerburg, OH 43011
(740) 625-6055
Gr: 6-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1313.
East Knox Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23081 Coshocton Rd
Howard, OH 43028
(740) 599-7000
Howard, OH 43028
(740) 599-7000
Gr: K-6 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1414.
Mount Vernon High School
(Math: 52% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1515.
Mount Vernon Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
302 Yellow Jacket Drive
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 392-6867
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 392-6867
Gr: 6-8 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1616.
Pleasant Street Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 E Pleasant St
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5990
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5990
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1717.
Danville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 Rambo St
Danville, OH 43014
(740) 599-6116
Danville, OH 43014
(740) 599-6116
Gr: 7-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1818.
East Knox Junior/senior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23227 Coshocton Rd
Howard, OH 43028
(740) 599-7000
Howard, OH 43028
(740) 599-7000
Gr: 7-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Knox County, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Knox County, OH include East Elementary School, Centerburg Elementary School and Dan Emmett Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Knox County?
19 public schools are located in Knox County.
What percentage of students in Knox County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Knox County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County?
Knox County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Knox County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Knox County include: East Elementary School vs. Dan Emmett Elementary School, Dan Emmett Elementary School vs. East Elementary School, Fredericktown High School vs. Mount Vernon High School
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