Best Schools in Worthington, Ohio
16 schools · 8 Elementary · 4 Middle · 2 High · 2 Other
Choosing a school in Worthington?
Use this page to compare every school in Worthington by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Phoenix Middle School
Middle · Worthington City. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Evening Street Elementary School
Elementary · Worthington City. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Kilbourne Middle School
Middle · Worthington City. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Worthington for 2026 are Phoenix Middle School (9.5/10), Evening Street Elementary School (9.2/10), and Kilbourne Middle School (8.9/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 16 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
16
12 public · 4 private
Avg Score
7.3
out of 10
Median Home
$373,300
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
16
12 public · 4 private
Avg Score
7.3
out of 10
Median Home
$373,300
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 8.7/10 despite 32% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Worthington schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Worthington
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (16 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix Middle School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Evening Street Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Kilbourne Middle School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Colonial Hills Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Perry Middle School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Wilson Hill Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Worthington Estates Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Worthingway Middle School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Worthington Christian Kindergarten/middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Worthington Kilbourne High School | 7.0 / 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
- 7.3/10
- Median household income
- $112,474
- Median home value
- $373,300
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62%
- Avg commute
- 20 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 73%
63% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Worthington compares
Ohio rank
#127 of 442
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Ohio avg (6.4)
Median household income
$112k
158% of Ohio median
Schools in this city
16
About Schools in Worthington, Ohio
Worthington, Ohio runs 12 ranked public schools, and the performance data tells a consistent story. The city scores an average of 7.9 out of 10 — a strong collective result — and nine of those 12 schools, or 75%, clear 7.0. That kind of floor is relatively rare; parents here are generally choosing between good and excellent, not weighing strong options against weaker ones.
Phoenix Middle School leads the city with a 9.7 out of 10, placing it among the strongest middle schools parents will find in the region. Colonial Hills Elementary follows at 9.0, and Perry Middle School comes in at 8.8 — meaning Worthington fields two high-performing middle schools, giving families solid options as kids move past the elementary grades. Evening Street Elementary and Worthington Kilbourne High School both score 8.4, rounding out a top tier that spans all three grade bands.
That span matters for families tracking a child through the full K–12 pipeline. Elementary options are solid, with Colonial Hills and Evening Street both clearing 8.0. The middle school transition — often the stage where district quality erodes — holds up firmly: Phoenix and Perry together average 9.25. Worthington Kilbourne High School at 8.4 carries that momentum into graduation. Families here won't encounter a quality cliff at any grade-level transition.
For practical planning: school assignments depend on home address, so verify attendance boundaries before committing to a neighborhood. With nine of 12 schools above 7.0, most addresses land in a high-performing zone. Families targeting the top of the range should map their address against the Colonial Hills and Evening Street elementary boundaries, then check which middle school feeds their zone — Phoenix at 9.7 and Perry at 8.8 are both exceptional, but Phoenix stands in a class of its own.
Elementary Schools
8 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 530 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.2 | ||
| 2 | 375 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.7 | ||
| 3 | 446 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.6 | ||
| 4 | 577 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.6 | ||
| 5 | 468 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.7 | ||
| Private Schools 3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 424 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.2 | ||
| 2 | St Michael School
Private
351 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.2 | ||
| 3 | Worthington Adventist Academy
Private
86 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.0 | ||
Middle Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 150 students · 7th–8th | 9.5 |
| 2 | 445 students · 6th–8th | 8.9 |
| 3 | 521 students · 6th–8th | 8.2 |
| 4 | 596 students · 6th–8th | 7.5 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,561 students · 9th–12th | 7.0 |
| 2 | 1,738 students · 9th–12th | 6.4 |
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5,305 students · Kindergarten–12th | 4.6 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Worthington Christian School
Private
924 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.1 | ||
Schools in Worthington
Worthington, Ohio · 16 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$112,474
Median Home Value
$373,300
Median Rent
$1,405/mo
Population
26,154
College Educated
62%
Homeownership
73%
Avg Commute
20 min
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Community Profile
Worthington has a median household income of $112,474. It is a well-educated community where 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $373,300, with a median rent of $1,405/month. The local poverty rate of 6.3% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 20 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Ohio
- Elementary
- 8
- Middle
- 4
- High
- 2
- Other
- 2
Resources
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Ohio
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Worthington, Ohio
How many schools are in Worthington, Ohio?
Worthington has 16 schools, including 12 public and 4 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Worthington, Ohio?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Worthington is 7.3 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Worthington, Ohio?
The top-ranked school in Worthington on MySchoolScout is Phoenix Middle School with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What is the best elementary school in Worthington, Ohio?
The top-ranked elementary school in Worthington on MySchoolScout is Evening Street Elementary School with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What is the best middle school in Worthington, Ohio?
The top-ranked middle school in Worthington on MySchoolScout is Phoenix Middle School with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What is the best high school in Worthington, Ohio?
The top-ranked high school in Worthington on MySchoolScout is Worthington Kilbourne High School with a composite score of 7.0/10.
How many school districts serve Worthington, Ohio?
Worthington is served by 2 school districts: Ohio Connections Academy Inc, Worthington City.
What is the education level in Worthington, Ohio?
According to Census data, 62% of adults in Worthington have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Worthington, Ohio?
The median household income in Worthington is approximately $112,474 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Worthington, Ohio?
Yes, Worthington has 4 private schools alongside 12 public schools. The top-rated private school is Worthington Christian Kindergarten/middle School with a score of 7.2/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Worthington, Ohio?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Worthington is 18.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Worthington, 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.