Public schools in Pataskala, OH
10 open public schools with an address in Pataskala, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,823
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20.2:1
Ohio median 17:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Pataskala public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Pataskala, OH: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,823 students, an average of 758 per school. The largest campus is Licking Heights High School (1,428 students), and the largest elementary school is Watkins Intermediate School (801).
Licking Heights Local operates the most schools here (6), and 2 regular districts have at least one Pataskala campus. 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 20.2:1, 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.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 49% 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 Pataskala
Elementary schools in Pataskala
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Peak Elementary Licking Heights Local | KG–04 | 550 | 18.3:1 | |
| Lima Ridge Elementary Licking Heights Local | KG–04 | 745 | 17.3:1 | |
| Watkins Intermediate School Southwest Licking Local | 04–05 | 801 | 21.1:1 |
Middle schools in Pataskala
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licking Heights Middle School Licking Heights Local | 07–08 | 820 | 19.3:1 | |
| Summit Station Intermediate Licking Heights Local | 05–06 | 836 | 17.6:1 |
High schools in Pataskala
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licking Heights High School Licking Heights Local | 09–12 | 1,428 | 21.1:1 | |
| SWL Digital Academy Southwest Licking Local · Virtual | 07–12 | 75 | — | |
| Watkins Memorial High School Southwest Licking Local | 09–12 | 1,397 | 22.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Pataskala
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pataskala BRIDGE Academy Southwest Licking Local | KG–12 | — | — | |
| Pathfinders Preschool Licking Heights Local | PK–PK | 171 | 25.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White46.3%
- Hispanic5.1%
- Black22.6%
- Asian22%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Pataskala schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,823 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Pataskala
How many public schools are in Pataskala, OH?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Pataskala: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 6,823 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Pataskala?
Schools with an address in Pataskala belong to 2 education agencies, led by Licking Heights Local (6 schools), Southwest Licking Local (4 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Pataskala?
Licking Heights High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Pataskala, with 1,428 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Pataskala?
No school with an address in Pataskala 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 Pataskala schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Pataskala public schools is 20.2:1, 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 Pataskala 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