Photo: Chris Light · CC BY-SA 3.0Prairie Township’s public schools outscore 80% of Ohio districts
Math proficiency in Prairie Township’s districts is 68%, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Prairie 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.
Prairie 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
Maple Springs School (private), Martins Creek Valley School (private), Peniel Christian (private), Diamond View (private), Shady Grove (private), Shady Grove School (private), Valley View (private), Valley View (private), Sunny Slope C/O Lisa Yoder (private) and Country Lane (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 Prairie 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 Prairie Township, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Prairie Township
Waynedale Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 459 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Apple Creek
Kindergarten in Prairie Township
Waynedale Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 459 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Apple Creek
1st grade in Prairie Township
Waynedale Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 459 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Apple Creek
2nd grade in Prairie Township
Waynedale Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 459 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Apple Creek
3rd grade in Prairie Township
Waynedale Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 459 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Apple Creek
4th grade in Prairie Township
Waynedale Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 459 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Apple Creek
5th grade in Prairie Township
Waynedale Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 459 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Apple Creek
9th grade in Prairie Township
Waynedale High School
Grades 9–12 · 333 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Apple Creek
10th grade in Prairie Township
Waynedale High School
Grades 9–12 · 333 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Apple Creek
11th grade in Prairie Township
Waynedale High School
Grades 9–12 · 333 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Apple Creek
12th grade in Prairie Township
Waynedale High School
Grades 9–12 · 333 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Apple Creek
Prairie Township’s public schools are run by Southeast Local School District, which also serves Apple Creek, East Union, Fredericksburg and Holmesville and others. Parts of Prairie Township (8% of its land) are served by Triway 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 above the state in reading
Prairie Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Prairie Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie Township | A− | Southeast Local |
| Salt Creek | A− | East Holmes Local |
| Hardy | B | West Holmes Local |
| Franklin | A− | Triway Local |
| Ripley | B | West Holmes Local |
| Monroe | B | West Holmes Local |
Every school in Prairie Township
12 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 Prairie Township’s schools
Are Prairie Township’s schools good?
By Ohio’s own tests, yes: the public schools Prairie 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 82%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Prairie Township in?
Southeast Local School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 792 students in 2 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Prairie Township are served by Triway Local.
Where do Prairie Township kids go to high school?
Waynedale High School in Apple Creek, with 333 students; its own test results earn a B.
What is Prairie 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 Prairie 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 Prairie Township?
Yes: Maple Springs School (religious, grades 1–8, 39 students), Martins Creek Valley School (religious, grades 1–8, 31 students), Peniel Christian (religious, grades 1–8, 30 students), Diamond View (religious, grades 1–8, 27 students), Shady Grove (religious, grades 1–8, 26 students), Shady Grove School (religious, grades 1–8, 26 students), Valley View (religious, grades 2–8, 22 students), Valley View (religious, grades 2–8, 22 students), Sunny Slope C/O Lisa Yoder (religious, grades 1–7, 18 students) and Country Lane (religious, grades 1–8, 16 students).
Parents talk
What Prairie Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Prairie 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.