Public schools in Westerville, OH
23 open public schools with an address in Westerville, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
23
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
14,309
23 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.2:1
Ohio median 17:1
Charter schools
1
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Westerville public schools
The federal directory lists 23 public schools in Westerville, OH: 14 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 23 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 14,309 students, an average of 622 per school. The largest campus is Westerville-North High School (1,587 students), and the largest elementary school is McVay Elementary School (591).
Westerville City operates the most schools here (21), and 2 regular districts have at least one Westerville campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 18.2:1, 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 charter school, 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 41% 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 Westerville
Elementary schools in Westerville
14| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcott Elementary School Westerville City | KG–05 | 537 | 19:1 | |
| Annehurst Elementary School Westerville City | KG–05 | 409 | 20.2:1 | |
| Cherrington Elementary School Westerville City | KG–05 | 338 | 18.7:1 | |
| Emerson Elementary School Westerville City · Magnet | 01–05 | 254 | 22.4:1 | |
| Fouse Elementary School Westerville City | KG–05 | 459 | 18:1 | |
| Hanby Building Elementary School Westerville City · Magnet | 01–05 | 363 | 19.4:1 | |
| Huber Ridge Elementary School Westerville City | KG–05 | 481 | 20:1 | |
| Mark Twain Elementary School Westerville City | KG–05 | 398 | 19.7:1 | |
| McVay Elementary School Westerville City | KG–05 | 591 | 21.9:1 | |
| Pointview Elementary School Westerville City | PK–05 | 242 | 15.7:1 | |
| Robert Frost Elementary School Westerville City | KG–05 | 420 | 17.1:1 | |
| Whittier Elementary School Westerville City | KG–05 | 367 | 19.3:1 | |
| Wilder Elementary School Westerville City | KG–05 | 491 | 18.2:1 | |
| Worthington Park Elementary School Worthington City | KG–05 | 378 | 15.4:1 |
Middle schools in Westerville
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blendon Middle School Westerville City | 06–08 | 609 | 15.7:1 | |
| Genoa Middle School Westerville City | 06–08 | 702 | 14.3:1 | |
| Heritage Middle School Westerville City | 06–08 | 592 | 13.7:1 | |
| Walnut Springs Middle School Westerville City | 06–08 | 613 | 13.9:1 |
High schools in Westerville
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westerville Central High School Westerville City | 09–12 | 1,485 | 16.5:1 | |
| Westerville-North High School Westerville City | 09–12 | 1,587 | 17.3:1 | |
| Westerville-South High School Westerville City | 09–12 | 1,509 | 16.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Westerville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Academy Community School Cornerstone Academy Community School · Charter | KG–12 | 1,192 | 19.6:1 | |
| Early Learning Center Westerville City | PK–PK | 292 | 20.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.5%
- Hispanic9.4%
- Black29.3%
- Asian3.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9%
Enrollment-weighted across 23 Westerville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (14,309 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Westerville
How many public schools are in Westerville, OH?
The current NCES directory lists 23 open public schools with a location address in Westerville: 14 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 14,309 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Westerville?
Schools with an address in Westerville belong to 3 education agencies, led by Westerville City (21 schools), Cornerstone Academy Community School (1 school), Worthington City (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Westerville?
Westerville-North High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Westerville, with 1,587 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Westerville?
Yes. 1 of the 23 public schools in Westerville are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Cornerstone Academy Community School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Westerville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Westerville public schools is 18.2:1, 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 Westerville 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