Lancaster City School District
School District · Lancaster, Ohio
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,319
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,319
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
Evaluating Lancaster City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lancaster City 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.
Early Childhood Center 1
Lancaster · School. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Tarhe Trails Elementary School
Lancaster · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Medill Elementary School
Lancaster · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#558 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,319
$338 vs Ohio median
District size
6,229 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Lancaster City ranks #558 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Lancaster City's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Early Childhood Center 1 (7.2/10), Tarhe Trails Elementary School (6.4/10), and Medill Elementary School (5.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.4/10 despite 50% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.9 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 Lancaster City schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Lancaster City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Early Childhood Center 1 | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Tarhe Trails Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Medill Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Mt. Pleasant Elementary School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Tallmadge Elementary School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Gorsuch West Elementary School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Thomas Ewing Junior High School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Lancaster High School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 9 | General Sherman Junior High School | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lancaster City
Lancaster City is a Lancaster, Ohio school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 6,229 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.3:1. The district invests $14,319 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Lancaster City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Early Childhood Center 1, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Lancaster City students show an average math proficiency of 65.7% and ELA proficiency of 69.2%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Lancaster City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lancaster City with test data.
Schools in Lancaster City
10 schools Elementary Schools 5
High Schools 1
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Lancaster
- Total Enrollment
- 6,229
- Teachers (FTE)
- 307
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lancaster City?
Lancaster City has 10 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lancaster City?
The average composite rating for Lancaster City is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lancaster City?
Lancaster City spends $14,319 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lancaster City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lancaster City is 20.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lancaster City?
Early Childhood Center 1 is the highest-rated school in Lancaster City with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Lancaster City?
Across schools in Lancaster City with test data, the average math proficiency is 65.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 69.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lancaster City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Lancaster City has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 10 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
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 65.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 69.2%
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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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