Public schools in Pickerington, OH
15 open public schools with an address in Pickerington, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
15
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
11,082
15 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19.4:1
Ohio median 17:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Pickerington public schools
The federal directory lists 15 public schools in Pickerington, OH: 6 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 15 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 11,082 students, an average of 739 per school. The largest campus is Pickerington High School North (1,761 students), and the largest elementary school is Toll Gate Elementary (948).
Every listed school belongs to Pickerington Local. 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 19.4:1, 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 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Pickerington
Elementary schools in Pickerington
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Elementary School Pickerington Local | KG–04 | 502 | 18.1:1 | |
| Heritage Elementary School Pickerington Local | KG–04 | 396 | 18:1 | |
| Pickerington Elementary School Pickerington Local | KG–04 | 585 | 19.4:1 | |
| Sycamore Creek Elementary School Pickerington Local | KG–04 | 652 | 15.9:1 | |
| Toll Gate Elementary Pickerington Local | KG–04 | 948 | 19.4:1 | |
| Violet Elementary School Pickerington Local | KG–04 | 514 | 19.8:1 |
Middle schools in Pickerington
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diley Middle School Pickerington Local | 05–06 | 587 | 19.9:1 | |
| Harmon Middle School Pickerington Local | 05–06 | 632 | 20.1:1 | |
| Pickerington Lakeview Junior High Pickerington Local | 07–08 | 922 | 18.5:1 | |
| Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School Pickerington Local | 07–08 | 948 | 18.6:1 | |
| Toll Gate Middle School Pickerington Local | 05–06 | 592 | 18.2:1 |
High schools in Pickerington
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickerington Academy Pickerington Local · Virtual | 08–12 | 87 | 41.4:1 | |
| Pickerington High School Central Pickerington Local | 09–12 | 1,711 | 19.4:1 | |
| Pickerington High School North Pickerington Local | 09–12 | 1,761 | 19.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Pickerington
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickerington Early Learning Center Pickerington Local | PK–PK | 245 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42.7%
- Hispanic6.7%
- Black33.3%
- Asian9.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 15 Pickerington schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (11,082 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Pickerington
How many public schools are in Pickerington, OH?
The current NCES directory lists 15 open public schools with a location address in Pickerington: 6 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 11,082 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Pickerington?
All listed public schools with an address in Pickerington belong to Pickerington Local. 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 Pickerington?
Pickerington High School North reported the largest high-school enrollment in Pickerington, with 1,761 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Pickerington?
No school with an address in Pickerington 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 Pickerington schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Pickerington public schools is 19.4:1, 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 Pickerington 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