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Best Schools in Fresno, Ohio

9 schools · 4 Elementary · 5 Middle

Private: 9
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Use this page to compare every school in Fresno by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

East Mound School

5.0/10

Middle. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

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Nature Valley School

3.7/10

Elementary. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Real test data14th percentile Open profile

Chili Valley School

3.3/10

Middle. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Real test data11th percentile Open profile

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Fresno for 2026 are East Mound School (5.0/10), Nature Valley School (3.7/10), and Chili Valley School (3.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 6 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

9

0 public · 9 private

Avg Score

Pending

test data coming

Median Home

$189,300

home value · ACS

Top-Rated Schools in Fresno

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (6 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 East Mound School 5.0 / 10
2 Nature Valley School 3.7 / 10
3 Chili Valley School 3.3 / 10
4 White Eyes School 3.1 / 10
5 Center Ridge School 2.8 / 10
6 Rolling Acres School 2.7 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
3.4/10

0% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$57,039

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$189,300

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
11%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
22 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
86%

Of occupied housing units

How Fresno compares

Ohio rank

#440 of 442

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-2.9

below Ohio avg (6.4)

Median household income

$57k

80% of Ohio median

Schools in this city

6

About Schools in Fresno, Ohio

Fresno, Ohio is home to 9 schools, including 0 public schools and 9 private schools. The city's schools span 4 elementary schools, 5 middle schools.

The highest-performing school in Fresno is East Mound School with a composite score of 5.0/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Fresno's community shows 11% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $57,039. The poverty rate in the area is 10.6%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by Level: All Levels (9) Elementary (4) Middle (5)
Filter by Type: All Types (9) Private (9)
Filter by ZIP: 43824 (9)

Elementary Schools

4 schools
# School Rating
1
Nature Valley School Private
35 students · Kindergarten–8th 		3.7
2
Center Ridge School Private
37 students · Kindergarten–8th 		2.8
3
Rolling Acres School Private
43 students · Kindergarten–8th 		2.7
4
North Keene Private
26 students · Kindergarten–8th 		—

Middle Schools

5 schools
# School Rating
1
East Mound School Private
34 students · 1st–8th 		5.0
2
Chili Valley School Private
30 students · 1st–8th 		3.3
3
White Eyes School Private
33 students · 1st–8th 		3.1
4
White Oak School Private
17 students · 1st–8th 		—
5
Willow Brook School Private
21 students · 1st–8th 		—

Schools in Fresno

Fresno, Ohio · 9 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$57,039

Median Home Value

$189,300

Median Rent

$805/mo

Population

4,189

College Educated

11%

Homeownership

86%

Avg Commute

22 min

Poverty Rate

10.6%

Community Profile

Fresno has a median household income of $57,039. It is a community where 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $189,300, with a median rent of $805/month. The area has a poverty rate of 10.6%. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State
Ohio
Elementary
4
Middle
5

Resources

🔍 Google "Fresno schools" 🏫 GreatSchools Fresno 📊 Niche Fresno Rankings 📍 Google Maps: Schools

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How we rate schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Fresno, Ohio

How many schools are in Fresno, Ohio?

Fresno has 9 schools, including 0 public and 9 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the top-ranked school in Fresno, Ohio?

The top-ranked school in Fresno on MySchoolScout is East Mound School with a composite score of 5.0/10.

What is the best elementary school in Fresno, Ohio?

The top-ranked elementary school in Fresno on MySchoolScout is Nature Valley School with a composite score of 3.7/10.

What is the best middle school in Fresno, Ohio?

The top-ranked middle school in Fresno on MySchoolScout is East Mound School with a composite score of 5.0/10.

What is the education level in Fresno, Ohio?

According to Census data, 11% of adults in Fresno have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Fresno, Ohio?

The median household income in Fresno is approximately $57,039 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Fresno, Ohio?

Yes, Fresno has 9 private schools alongside 0 public schools. The top-rated private school is East Mound School with a score of 5.0/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Fresno, Ohio?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Fresno is 15.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Fresno, Ohio?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.