Photo: Pythaglio · CC BY-SA 2.0Westerville’s public schools outscore 62% of Ohio districts
In Westerville, 60% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Westerville, 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.
Westerville’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 700 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of Westerville’s, its schools beat 28%, lower than their 62% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 66% and math 60% in spring 2022, against 60% and 52% statewide; 90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,685 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Seven elementary schools, then three middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. Paul School (private), Creme de la Creme (private) and Central College Christian School (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 Westerville’s grade
B: better than 62% of Ohio school districts, #558 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 Westerville, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Westerville
Early Learning Center
Grades PK · 292 students · 21:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Westerville · depends on your address
Walnut Springs Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 613 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Blendon Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 609 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Heritage Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 592 students · 14:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Westerville · depends on your address
Walnut Springs Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 613 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Blendon Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 609 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Heritage Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 592 students · 14:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Westerville · depends on your address
Walnut Springs Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 613 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Blendon Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 609 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Heritage Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 592 students · 14:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Westerville · depends on your address
Westerville-North High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,587 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Westerville-South High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,509 students · 17:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Westerville · depends on your address
Westerville-North High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,587 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Westerville-South High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,509 students · 17:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Westerville · depends on your address
Westerville-North High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,587 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Westerville-South High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,509 students · 17:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Westerville · depends on your address
Westerville-North High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,587 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Westerville-South High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,509 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Westerville’s public schools are run by Westerville City School District, which also serves Blendon, Genoa and Minerva Park. Parts of Westerville (5% of its land) are served by Olentangy 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
Westerville vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Westerville’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Westerville | B | Westerville City |
| Blendon | B | Westerville City |
| Genoa | B+ | Westerville City PK–12 · Big Walnut Local PK–12 |
| Columbus | C | Columbus City |
| Orange | A+ | Olentangy Local |
| Sharon | B+ | Worthington City |
2 of the 5 neighbors share Westerville City with Westerville, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Westerville
18 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 Westerville’s schools
Are Westerville’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Ohio: the public schools Westerville children attend outscore 62% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #558 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 28%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Westerville in?
Westerville City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 14,589 students in 24 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Westerville are served by Olentangy Local.
Where do Westerville kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Westerville-North High School and Westerville-South High School.
What is Westerville’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Westerville City School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.
How much does Westerville spend per student?
$15,685 in Westerville City School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Westerville?
Yes: St. Paul School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 881 students), Creme de la Creme (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 400 students) and Central College Christian School (religious, grades K–5, 162 students).
Parents talk
What Westerville 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.