Canal Winchester Local School District
School District · Canal Winchester, Ohio
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,185
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,185
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Evaluating Canal Winchester Local?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Canal Winchester Local as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Winchester Trail Elementary
Canal Winchester · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Canal Winchester Middle School
Canal Winchester · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Canal Winchester High School
Canal Winchester · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#437 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,185
$472 vs Ohio median
District size
3,759 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Canal Winchester Local ranks #437 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Canal Winchester Local's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Winchester Trail Elementary (7.6/10), Canal Winchester Middle School (6.5/10), and Canal Winchester High School (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Canal Winchester Local
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winchester Trail Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Canal Winchester Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Canal Winchester High School | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Canal Winchester Local
Canal Winchester Local is a Canal Winchester, Ohio school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 3,759 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. The district invests $14,185 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Canal Winchester Local demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Winchester Trail Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Canal Winchester Local students show an average math proficiency of 70.1% and ELA proficiency of 76.0%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Canal Winchester Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Canal Winchester Local with test data.
Schools in Canal Winchester Local
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Canal Winchester
- Total Enrollment
- 3,759
- Teachers (FTE)
- 253
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Canal Winchester Local?
Canal Winchester Local has 4 schools in total — 2 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 Canal Winchester Local?
The average composite rating for Canal Winchester Local is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Canal Winchester Local?
Canal Winchester Local spends $14,185 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Canal Winchester Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in Canal Winchester Local is 14.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Canal Winchester Local?
Winchester Trail Elementary is the highest-rated school in Canal Winchester Local with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Canal Winchester Local?
Across schools in Canal Winchester Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 70.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 76.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Canal Winchester Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
Canal Winchester Local has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 4 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 70.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 76.0%
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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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