Best Schools in Essex, OH
Essex, OH has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,450 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Essex meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Essex, OH
The top high schools in Essex, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Union Local School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 380 Students
2. Elgin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elgin Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 288 Students
Best Middle Schools in Essex, OH
The top middle schools in Essex, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Union Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Union Local School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 365 Students
2. Elgin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elgin Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 261 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Essex, OH
The top elementary schools in Essex, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Union Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Union Local School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 666 Students
2. Elgin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elgin Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 490 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Essex, OH
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Essex, OH has a total population of 378 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Essex, OH
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Essex, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Essex, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Essex, OH.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Essex, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Essex, OH
How many schools are in Essex, OH?
Essex, OH has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,450 students in total.
How do schools in Essex perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Essex score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Essex meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Essex?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 63%
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- Projected: 56%
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