Public schools in Sunbury, OH
7 open public schools with an address in Sunbury, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,009
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Ohio median 17:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Sunbury public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Sunbury, OH: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,009 students, an average of 573 per school. The largest campus is Big Walnut High School (1,299 students), and the largest elementary school is Prairie Run Elementary School (352).
Every listed school belongs to Big Walnut 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 17.6:1, 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.
About 19% 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 Sunbury
Elementary schools in Sunbury
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Walnut Elementary School Big Walnut Local | KG–03 | 295 | 17.4:1 | |
| General Rosecrans Elementary Big Walnut Local | KG–03 | 296 | 16.4:1 | |
| Prairie Run Elementary School Big Walnut Local | KG–03 | 352 | 17.6:1 |
Middle schools in Sunbury
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Walnut Intermediate School Big Walnut Local | 04–06 | 663 | 20.7:1 | |
| Big Walnut Middle School Big Walnut Local | 05–08 | 973 | 16.9:1 |
High schools in Sunbury
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Walnut High School Big Walnut Local | 09–12 | 1,299 | 20.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Sunbury
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Walnut Early Learning Center at Harrison Street Big Walnut Local | PK–PK | 131 | 21.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86.6%
- Hispanic4.8%
- Black1.7%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Sunbury schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,009 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Sunbury
How many public schools are in Sunbury, OH?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Sunbury: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,009 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Sunbury?
All listed public schools with an address in Sunbury belong to Big Walnut 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 Sunbury?
Big Walnut High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Sunbury, with 1,299 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Sunbury?
No school with an address in Sunbury 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 Sunbury schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Sunbury public schools is 17.6:1, 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 Sunbury 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