Public schools in Grove City, OH
18 open public schools with an address in Grove City, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
18
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
11,538
18 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19.5:1
Ohio median 17:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Grove City public schools
The federal directory lists 18 public schools in Grove City, OH: 7 elementary, 6 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 18 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 11,538 students, an average of 641 per school. The largest campus is Grove City High School (1,881 students), and the largest elementary school is Buckeye Woods Elementary School (742).
Every listed school belongs to South-Western City. 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 19.5:1, higher than 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.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 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 Grove City
Elementary schools in Grove City
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Woods Elementary School South-Western City | KG–04 | 742 | 20.4:1 | |
| Darbydale Elementary School South-Western City | KG–04 | 405 | 21.9:1 | |
| Highland Park Elementary School South-Western City | KG–04 | 475 | 19.7:1 | |
| James A Harmon Elementary School South-Western City | PK–04 | 589 | 21.7:1 | |
| JC Sommer Elementary School South-Western City | KG–04 | 545 | 20.2:1 | |
| Monterey Elementary School South-Western City | KG–04 | 425 | 19.3:1 | |
| Richard Avenue Elementary School South-Western City | KG–04 | 423 | 17.6:1 |
Middle schools in Grove City
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beulah Park Middle School South-Western City | 07–08 | 710 | 18.8:1 | |
| Hayes Intermediate School South-Western City | 04–06 | 464 | 17.7:1 | |
| Holt Crossing Intermediate School South-Western City | 05–06 | 733 | 20.5:1 | |
| Jackson Middle School South-Western City | 06–09 | 665 | 17.7:1 | |
| Park Street Intermediate School South-Western City | 04–06 | 667 | 18.3:1 | |
| Pleasant View Middle School South-Western City | 07–08 | 651 | 13.9:1 |
High schools in Grove City
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Crossing High School South-Western City | 09–12 | 1,674 | 19.2:1 | |
| Grove City High School South-Western City | 09–12 | 1,881 | 20.3:1 | |
| South-Western Career Academy South-Western City · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Grove City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South-Western Preschool Center South-Western City | PK–PK | 345 | 35.2:1 | |
| The Bostic Head Start Center South-Western City | PK–PK | 144 | 28.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63.5%
- Hispanic14.4%
- Black12.5%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 17 Grove City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (11,538 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Grove City
How many public schools are in Grove City, OH?
The current NCES directory lists 18 open public schools with a location address in Grove City: 7 elementary, 6 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 11,538 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Grove City?
All listed public schools with an address in Grove City belong to South-Western City. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Grove City?
Grove City High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Grove City, with 1,881 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Grove City?
No school with an address in Grove City is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Ohio.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Grove City schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Grove City public schools is 19.5:1, higher than 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 Grove City 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.
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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