Bexley City School District
School District · Columbus, Ohio
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,526
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,526
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#5 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.3
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,854
+$4,197 vs Ohio median
District size
2,526 students
Larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Bexley City ranks #5 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Bexley City's schools with real test data average 8.5/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Maryland Elementary School (9.0/10), Montrose Elementary School (9.0/10), and Bexley High School (8.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Bexley City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Montrose Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Bexley High School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Cassingham Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Bexley Middle School | 7.4 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bexley City
Bexley City is a Columbus, Ohio school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 2,526 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. District-level spending was $18,854 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.5/10, Bexley City is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Maryland Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Bexley City students show an average math proficiency of 83.2% and ELA proficiency of 87.2%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Bexley City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bexley City with test data.
Schools in Bexley City
6 schoolsElementary Schools4
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Columbus
- Total Enrollment
- 2,526
- Teachers (FTE)
- 149
- District spending per student
- $18,854NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 2.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bexley City?
Bexley City has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bexley City?
The average composite rating for Bexley City is 8.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Bexley City?
Bexley City's district-level spending was $18,854 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bexley City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bexley City is 17:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bexley City?
Maryland Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Bexley City with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Bexley City?
Across schools in Bexley City with test data, the average math proficiency is 83.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 87.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bexley City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Bexley City has an average school rating of 8.5/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 83.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 87.2%
How we rate schools
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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.
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