Photo: Roseohioresident · CC BY-SA 4.0East Union Township’s public schools outscore 80% of Ohio districts
68% of students in East Union Township’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving East Union Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Ohio, not nationally.
From Ohio state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
East Union Township’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 69% and math 68% in spring 2022, against 60% and 52% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,286 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one high school
From grade 9 the district’s path is Waynedale High School. Enrollment is down 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Kingsway Christian School (private), Brookside School (private), Fountain Meadow (private), Maple Grove (private), Bridgeway School (private), Geis Acre School (private), Fountain Nook C/O John Troyer (private), Spring Hill (private), Anderson School (private), Green Meadow (private), Green Meadows (private), Stone Hill (private), Spring Run (private), Country Meadow (private), South Millborne (private), Country Meadows (private), Stone Hill Parochial School (private) and North End (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind East Union Township’s grade
A−: better than 80% of Ohio school districts, #262 of 993 Ohio towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Ohio average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve East Union Township, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in East Union Township
Waynedale Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 459 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Apple Creek
Kindergarten in East Union Township
Waynedale Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 459 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Apple Creek
1st grade in East Union Township
Waynedale Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 459 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Apple Creek
2nd grade in East Union Township
Waynedale Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 459 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Apple Creek
3rd grade in East Union Township
Waynedale Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 459 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Apple Creek
4th grade in East Union Township
Waynedale Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 459 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Apple Creek
5th grade in East Union Township
Waynedale Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 459 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Apple Creek
9th grade in East Union Township
Waynedale High School
Grades 9–12 · 333 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Apple Creek
10th grade in East Union Township
Waynedale High School
Grades 9–12 · 333 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Apple Creek
11th grade in East Union Township
Waynedale High School
Grades 9–12 · 333 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Apple Creek
12th grade in East Union Township
Waynedale High School
Grades 9–12 · 333 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Apple Creek
East Union Township’s public schools are run by Southeast Local School District, which also serves Apple Creek, Fredericksburg, Holmesville and Mount Eaton and others. Parts of East Union Township (2% of its land) are served by Orrville City instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
East Union Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share East Union Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| East Union Township | A− | Southeast Local |
| Green | A− | Orrville City PK–12 · Green Local K–12 |
| Wooster | A− | Triway Local |
| Sugar Creek | A | Dalton Local |
| Salt Creek | — | Southeast Local |
| Franklin | A− | Triway Local |
Every school in East Union Township
20 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Ohio’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Waynedale Middle School).
Questions about East Union Township’s schools
Are East Union Township’s schools good?
By Ohio’s own tests, yes: the public schools East Union Township children attend outscore 80% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #262 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 79%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is East Union Township in?
Southeast Local School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 792 students in 2 schools (2024–25). Small parts of East Union Township are served by Orrville City.
Where do East Union Township kids go to high school?
Waynedale High School in Apple Creek, with 333 students; its own test results earn a B.
What is East Union Township’s graduation rate?
95–100% of the class of 2023 in Southeast Local School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.
How much does East Union Township spend per student?
$17,286 in Southeast Local School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in East Union Township?
Yes: Kingsway Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 230 students), Brookside School (religious, grades 1–8, 45 students), Fountain Meadow (religious, grades 1–8, 43 students), Maple Grove (religious, grades 1–8, 42 students), Bridgeway School (religious, grades 1–8, 34 students), Geis Acre School (religious, grades 1–8, 33 students), Fountain Nook C/O John Troyer (religious, grades 1–8, 32 students), Spring Hill (religious, grades K–8, 31 students), Anderson School (religious, grades 1–8, 29 students), Green Meadow (religious, grades 1–8, 29 students), Green Meadows (religious, grades 1–8, 29 students), Stone Hill (religious, grades K–8, 26 students), Spring Run (religious, grades 1–8, 22 students), Country Meadow (religious, grades 1–8, 21 students), South Millborne (religious, grades 1–8, 21 students), Country Meadows (religious, grades 1–8, 21 students), Stone Hill Parochial School (religious, grades 1–8, 19 students) and North End (religious, grades 1–8, 15 students).
Parents talk
What East Union Township families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Ohio. Stars are from neighbors.