Photo: Xexeter (Uploads) · CC BY-SA 3.0New Haven Township’s public schools score below 57% of Ohio districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 42% of New Haven Township’s students scored proficient, below the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving New Haven 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.
New Haven Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1432 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of New Haven Township’s, its schools beat 14%, lower than their 43% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 52% of tested students were proficient in reading and 42% in math, against 60% and 52% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio (the state reports New Haven Township’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $16,143 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Willard Middle School, then Willard High School. Enrollment is down 11% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Celeryville Christian School (private) is 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 New Haven Township’s grade
C+: better than 43% of Ohio school districts. Graduation is above the Ohio average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve New Haven Township, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in New Haven Township
Willard Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 558 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Willard
Kindergarten in New Haven Township
Willard Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 558 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Willard
1st grade in New Haven Township
Willard Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 558 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Willard
2nd grade in New Haven Township
Willard Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 558 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Willard
3rd grade in New Haven Township
Willard Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 558 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Willard
4th grade in New Haven Township
Willard Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 558 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Willard
5th grade in New Haven Township · depends on your address
Willard Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 558 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Willard
Willard Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 306 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Willard
6th grade in New Haven Township
Willard Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 306 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Willard
7th grade in New Haven Township
Willard Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 306 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Willard
8th grade in New Haven Township
Willard Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 306 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Willard
9th grade in New Haven Township
Willard High School
Grades 9–12 · 319 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Willard
10th grade in New Haven Township
Willard High School
Grades 9–12 · 319 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Willard
11th grade in New Haven Township
Willard High School
Grades 9–12 · 319 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Willard
12th grade in New Haven Township
Willard High School
Grades 9–12 · 319 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Willard
New Haven Township’s public schools are run by Willard City School District, which also serves Greenfield, Norwich, Richmond and Willard. Parts of New Haven Township (11% of its land) are served by Plymouth-Shiloh Local 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 below the state in reading
New Haven Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share New Haven Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven Township | C+ | Willard City |
| Willard | C+ | Willard City |
| Ripley | B− | South Central Local |
| Richmond | — | Willard City |
| Greenfield | C+ | Willard City |
3 of the 4 neighbors share Willard City with New Haven Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in New Haven Township
4 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).
Questions about New Haven Township’s schools
Are New Haven Township’s schools good?
On Ohio’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools New Haven Township children attend score below 57% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 14%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is New Haven Township in?
Willard City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,183 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of New Haven Township are served by Plymouth-Shiloh Local.
Where do New Haven Township kids go to high school?
Willard High School in Willard, with 319 students; its own test results earn a C.
What is New Haven Township’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in Willard City School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.
How much does New Haven Township spend per student?
$16,143 in Willard City School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in New Haven Township?
Yes: Celeryville Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 200 students).
Parents talk
What New Haven Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near New Haven Township → They have their own page.
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.