Public schools in Ashland, OH
13 open public schools with an address in Ashland, operated by 5 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,121
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17:1
Ohio median 17:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Ashland public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Ashland, OH: 5 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,121 students, an average of 394 per school. The largest campus is Ashland High School (910 students), and the largest elementary school is Reagan Elementary School (532).
Ashland City operates the most schools here (5), and 3 regular districts have at least one Ashland campus, plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17:1, similar to the statewide school median of 17:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 52% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Ashland
Ashland City
Public school district
5 schools in Ashland
Crestview Local
Public school district
3 schools in Ashland
Mapleton Local
Public school district
3 schools in Ashland
Ashland County Community Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Ashland
Heartland Technical Education Center
Education service agency
1 school in Ashland
Elementary schools in Ashland
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview Elementary School Crestview Local | PK–04 | 356 | 17:1 | |
| Edison Elementary School Ashland City | 02–03 | 411 | 19.4:1 | |
| Mapleton Elementary School Mapleton Local | KG–05 | 363 | 18.5:1 | |
| Reagan Elementary School Ashland City | PK–01 | 532 | 24.5:1 | |
| Taft Intermediate School Ashland City | 04–05 | 460 | 24.9:1 |
Middle schools in Ashland
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland Middle School Ashland City | 06–08 | 694 | 15.8:1 | |
| Crestview Middle School Crestview Local | 05–08 | 271 | 13.6:1 | |
| Mapleton Middle School Mapleton Local | 06–08 | 172 | 19.1:1 |
High schools in Ashland
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland County Community Academy Ashland County Community Academy · Charter | 07–12 | 61 | 12.2:1 | |
| Ashland High School Ashland City | 09–12 | 910 | 17.6:1 | |
| Crestview High School Crestview Local | 09–12 | 249 | 14.6:1 | |
| Heartland Technical Education Center Heartland Technical Education Center · Career and Technical School | 07–12 | 440 | 11.9:1 | |
| Mapleton High School Mapleton Local | 09–12 | 202 | 11.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White92.3%
- Hispanic2.4%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Ashland schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,121 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Ashland
How many public schools are in Ashland, OH?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Ashland: 5 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high. Together they reported 5,121 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Ashland?
Schools with an address in Ashland belong to 5 education agencies, led by Ashland City (5 schools), Crestview Local (3 schools), Mapleton Local (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Ashland?
Ashland High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Ashland, with 910 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Ashland?
Yes. 1 of the 13 public schools in Ashland are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Ashland County Community Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Ashland schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Ashland public schools is 17:1, similar to the Ohio school median of 17:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Ashland guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Ohio cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Ohio cities