For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,342 students in Carroll County, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 74 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Carroll County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Carroll County, OH are Malvern Elementary School, Carrollton Elementary School and Malvern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Carroll County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Carroll County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Malvern Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3242 Coral Rd Nw
Malvern, OH 44644
(330) 863-1355
Malvern, OH 44644
(330) 863-1355
Gr: K-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Carrollton Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
252 3rd St Ne
Carrollton, OH 44615
(330) 627-4592
Carrollton, OH 44615
(330) 627-4592
Gr: PK-5 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Malvern Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3242 Coral Rd Nw
Malvern, OH 44644
(330) 863-1355
Malvern, OH 44644
(330) 863-1355
Gr: 6-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Carrollton High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 Scio Rd Se
Carrollton, OH 44615
(330) 627-2134
Carrollton, OH 44615
(330) 627-2134
Gr: 9-12 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Malvern High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3242 Coral Rd Nw
Malvern, OH 44644
(330) 863-1355
Malvern, OH 44644
(330) 863-1355
Gr: 9-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
205 Scio Road Sw
Carrollton, OH 44615
(330) 627-2181
Carrollton, OH 44615
(330) 627-2181
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Carroll County, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Carroll County, OH include Malvern Elementary School, Carrollton Elementary School and Malvern Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Carroll County?
5 public schools are located in Carroll County.
What percentage of students in Carroll County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Carroll County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County?
Carroll County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Carroll County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Carroll County include: Carrollton High School vs. Malvern High School, Malvern High School vs. Carrollton High School, Malvern Elementary School vs. Carrollton Elementary School
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