Public schools in Jackson, OH
5 open public schools with an address in Jackson, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,236
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Ohio median 17:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Jackson public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Jackson, OH: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,236 students, an average of 447 per school. The largest campus is Jackson High School (587 students), and the largest elementary school is Jackson Northview Elementary School (389).
Every listed school belongs to Jackson 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 14.7:1, lower 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.
School districts and agencies serving Jackson
Elementary schools in Jackson
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Northview Elementary School Jackson City | PK–05 | 389 | 15:1 | |
| Jackson Southview Elementary School Jackson City | PK–05 | 349 | 13.4:1 | |
| Jackson Westview Elementary School Jackson City | PK–05 | 386 | 16.1:1 |
Middle schools in Jackson
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Middle School Jackson City | 06–08 | 525 | 12.8:1 |
High schools in Jackson
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson High School Jackson City | 09–12 | 587 | 14.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White95.2%
- Hispanic1.8%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Jackson schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,236 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Jackson
How many public schools are in Jackson, OH?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Jackson: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,236 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Jackson?
All listed public schools with an address in Jackson belong to Jackson 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 Jackson?
Jackson High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Jackson, with 587 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Jackson?
No school with an address in Jackson 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 Jackson schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Jackson public schools is 14.7:1, lower 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 Jackson 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