Zollinger, S., Company Building · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainPiqua’s public schools score below 53% of Ohio districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Piqua, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. 52% of students in Piqua’s public schools are proficient in reading, below the Ohio average (60%). 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.
Piqua’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1416 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of Piqua’s, its schools beat 22%, lower than their 47% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 52% of tested students were proficient in reading and 49% in math, against 60% and 52% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
91% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,648 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 7 the district’s path is Piqua Junior High School, then Piqua High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Nicholas 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 Piqua’s grade
B−: better than 47% of Ohio school districts, #783 of 993 Ohio towns. 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 Piqua, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Piqua
Washington Primary Elementary School
Grades K–3 · 508 students · 19:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Piqua
Washington Primary Elementary School
Grades K–3 · 508 students · 19:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Piqua
Washington Primary Elementary School
Grades K–3 · 508 students · 19:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Piqua
Washington Primary Elementary School
Grades K–3 · 508 students · 19:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Piqua
Piqua Central Intermediate School
Grades 4–6 · 714 students · 17:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Piqua
Piqua Central Intermediate School
Grades 4–6 · 714 students · 17:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Piqua
Piqua Central Intermediate School
Grades 4–6 · 714 students · 17:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Piqua
Piqua High School
Grades 9–12 · 931 students · 18:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Piqua
Piqua High School
Grades 9–12 · 931 students · 18:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Piqua
Piqua High School
Grades 9–12 · 931 students · 18:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Piqua
Piqua High School
Grades 9–12 · 931 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Piqua’s public schools are run by Piqua City School District, which also serves Springcreek and Washington. 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
Piqua vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Piqua’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Piqua | B− | Piqua City |
| Washington | B− | Piqua City |
| Springcreek | B− | Piqua City |
| Staunton | A | Miami East Local |
2 of the 3 neighbors share Piqua City with Piqua, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Piqua
6 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 Piqua’s schools
Are Piqua’s schools good?
On Ohio’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Piqua children attend score below 53% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #783 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 22%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Piqua in?
Piqua City School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 3,069 students in 5 schools (2024–25).
Where do Piqua kids go to high school?
Piqua High School, with 931 students; its own test results earn a C.
What is Piqua’s graduation rate?
91% of the class of 2023 in Piqua City School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.
How much does Piqua spend per student?
$15,648 in Piqua City School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Piqua?
Yes: Nicholas School (special education, grades K–8, 32 students).
Parents talk
What Piqua families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Piqua → 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.