Sylvania Schools School District
School District · Sylvania, Ohio
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,392
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,392
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Evaluating Sylvania Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Sylvania Schools 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.
Highland Elementary School
Sylvania · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hill View Elementary School
Sylvania · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Maplewood Elementary School
Sylvania · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#168 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,392
$1,265 vs Ohio median
District size
7,787 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Sylvania Schools ranks #168 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Sylvania Schools's schools with real test data average 7.7/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Highland Elementary School (9.0/10), Hill View Elementary School (8.8/10), and Maplewood Elementary School (8.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.8/10 despite 51% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 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 Sylvania Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Sylvania Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highland Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Hill View Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Maplewood Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Sylvan Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Central Trail Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Sylvania Mccord Junior High School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Stranahan Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Sylvania Northview High School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Sylvania Southview High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Sylvania Timberstone Junior High School | 6.8 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Sylvania Schools
Sylvania Schools is a Sylvania, Ohio school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 7,787 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. The district invests $13,392 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.7/10, Sylvania Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Highland Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Sylvania Schools students show an average math proficiency of 77.8% and ELA proficiency of 81.6%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Sylvania Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Sylvania Schools with test data.
Schools in Sylvania Schools
13 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 3
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Sylvania
- Total Enrollment
- 7,787
- Teachers (FTE)
- 459
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sylvania Schools?
Sylvania Schools has 13 schools in total — 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Sylvania Schools?
The average composite rating for Sylvania Schools is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Sylvania Schools?
Sylvania Schools spends $13,392 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sylvania Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Sylvania Schools is 17:1.
What is the top-rated school in Sylvania Schools?
Highland Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Sylvania Schools with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Sylvania Schools?
Across schools in Sylvania Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 77.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 81.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Sylvania Schools compare to other districts in Ohio?
Sylvania Schools has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 13 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
- 7.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 77.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 81.6%
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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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