Zanesville City School District
School District · Zanesville, Ohio
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,849
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,849
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Evaluating Zanesville City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Zanesville 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.
John Mcintire Elementary School
Zanesville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
National Road
Zanesville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Zane Grey Elementary School
Zanesville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#468 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,849
+$2,192 vs Ohio median
District size
2,956 students
Larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Zanesville City ranks #468 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Zanesville City's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are John Mcintire Elementary School (8.3/10), National Road (7.4/10), and Zane Grey Elementary School (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Zanesville City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Mcintire Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | National Road | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Zane Grey Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Zanesville Middle School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Zanesville High School | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Zanesville City
Zanesville City is a Zanesville, Ohio school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,956 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1. The district invests $16,849 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Zanesville City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is John Mcintire Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Zanesville City students show an average math proficiency of 50.9% and ELA proficiency of 56.3%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Zanesville City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Zanesville City with test data.
Schools in Zanesville City
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Zanesville
- Total Enrollment
- 2,956
- Teachers (FTE)
- 183
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Zanesville City?
Zanesville City has 5 schools in total — 3 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 Zanesville City?
The average composite rating for Zanesville City is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Zanesville City?
Zanesville City spends $16,849 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Zanesville City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Zanesville City is 16.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Zanesville City?
John Mcintire Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Zanesville City with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Zanesville City?
Across schools in Zanesville City with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Zanesville City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Zanesville City has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 5 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.3%
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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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