For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,453 students in Norwalk, OH (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,263 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in Norwalk, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Norwalk, OH are Pleasant Elementary School, League Elementary School and Main Street School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norwalk, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Norwalk have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Norwalk, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16 S Pleasant St
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-4134
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-4134
Gr: 2-4 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
League Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16 E League St
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-2450
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-2450
Gr: 4-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Main Street School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
80 E Main St
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-2779
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-2779
Gr: 5-6 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Norwalk Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
64 Christie Ave
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-8370
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-8370
Gr: 7-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Norwalk High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Shady Lane Dr
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-2079
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-2079
Gr: 9-12 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
195 Saint Marys St
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-6035
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-6035
Gr: PK-1 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Norwalk, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Norwalk, OH include Pleasant Elementary School, League Elementary School and Main Street School.
How many public schools are located in Norwalk?
6 public schools are located in Norwalk.
What percentage of students in Norwalk go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in Norwalk are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Norwalk?
Norwalk public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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