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Schools in West Chester Township · Lakota Local School District

West Chester Township’s public schools outscore 80% of Ohio districts

69% of students in West Chester Township’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving West Chester 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.

#262of 993 Ohio townsK–12Where will my kid go?

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.

Reading proficiency
73%
▲ 14 pts vs OH 60%
2021–22
Math proficiency
69%
▲ 17 pts vs OH 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95%
▲ 9 pts vs OH 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$12.8K
▼ 23% vs OH $16.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
24.6
OH 16.9 · larger classes
Schools in town
14
9,074 students on the public path
In brief

West Chester Township’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 689 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of West Chester Township’s, its schools beat 63%, lower than their 80% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 73% and math 69% in spring 2022, against 60% and 52% statewide; 95% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $12,774 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Three elementary schools, then four middle, two middle and one high school

Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 9% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

International Academy of Cincinnati (private), Kinder Garden School, West Chester (private) and The Goddard School - West Chester (private) are in town. Lakota Central, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. 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.

The School Grade

What’s behind West Chester Township’s grade

A− Test scoresB Graduation

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.

Ohio school districts we grade (910)Better than 80%
Lower resultsHigher results
Ohio towns with similar household incomes (689)Better than 63%
Towns in Butler County (13)Better than 62%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 9,218 test results and a graduating class of 1,338 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of West Chester Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (9,186 in math, 9,249 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve West Chester Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–23 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressNo scores
3–64 schoolsDepends on your addressB+ to A
7–92 schoolsDepends on your addressB to B+
10–12Lakota West High SchoolLakota Local School DistrictB+

West Chester Township’s public schools are run by Lakota Local School District, which also serves Liberty. Parts of West Chester Township (5% of its land) are served by Princeton 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.

Lakota Local School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 22 schools · 17,853 students, up 9% since 2020–21 · 24.6 per teacher (OH 16.9)
$12,774OH $16,610 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading73%
State average 59.5% · 9249 students tested
Math69%
State average 52.2% · 9186 students tested

West Chester Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share West Chester Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
West Chester TownshipA−Lakota Local
FairfieldB−Fairfield City
LibertyA−Lakota Local
SharonvilleB−Princeton City
DeerfieldAMason City PK–12 · Kings Local PK–12

Every school in West Chester Township

15 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).

District schools in West Chester Townshipby address
Hopewell Early Childhood School
Elementary · Grades K–2 · West Chester
727 students23:1Rate it →
Creekside Early Childhood School
Elementary · Grades K–2 · West Chester
720 students22:1Rate it →
Shawnee Early Childhood School
Elementary · Grades K–2 · Cincinnati
630 students23:1Rate it →
Endeavor Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 3–6 · West
A
740 students24:1Rate it →
Adena Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 3–6 · West Chester
B+
690 students24:1Rate it →
Union Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 3–6 · West Chester
B+
682 students24:1Rate it →
Freedom Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 3–6 · West Chester
A−
682 students24:1Rate it →
Lakota Ridge Junior School
Middle · Grades 7–9 · West Chester
B
695 students24:1Rate it →
Hopewell Junior School
Middle · Grades 7–8 · West Chester
B+
540 students24:1Rate it →
Lakota West High School
High · Grades 9–12 · West Chester
B+
2,968 students28:1Rate it →
Other public schools in West Chester Townshiprun by other districts or the state
Butler Tech Bioscience Center
High · Grades 11–12 · West Chester
Career and Technical
208 studentsRate it →
Online schools based in West Chester Townshipnot counted as local schools
Lakota Central
High · Grades 9–12 · West Chester
Online
164 students22:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
International Academy of Cincinnati
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · West Chester
Private · Religious
320 students10:1Rate it →
Kinder Garden School, West Chester
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · West Chester
Private · Nonsectarian
153 studentsRate it →
The Goddard School - West Chester
Elementary · Grades PK–K · Hamilton
Private · Nonsectarian
100 studentsRate it →

Questions about West Chester Township’s schools

Are West Chester Township’s schools good?

By Ohio’s own tests, yes: the public schools West Chester 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 63%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is West Chester Township in?

Lakota Local School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 17,853 students in 22 schools (2024–25). Small parts of West Chester Township are served by Princeton City.

Where do West Chester Township kids go to high school?

Lakota West High School in West Chester, with 2,968 students; its own test results earn a B+.

What is West Chester Township’s graduation rate?

95% of the class of 2023 in Lakota Local School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.

How much does West Chester Township spend per student?

$12,774 in Lakota Local School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in West Chester Township?

Yes: International Academy of Cincinnati (religious, grades PK–8, 320 students), Kinder Garden School, West Chester (nonsectarian, grades PK–1, 153 students) and The Goddard School - West Chester (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 100 students).

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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.