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Best Schools in Galion, OH

6 public K-12 schools in Galion from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.

6 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2022-23 data.

Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions families make. This page ranks every public school in Galion, OH using a composite quality score based on student-teacher ratios, counselor access, gifted program availability, and attendance rates. All data comes from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data for the 2022-23 school year.

6
Schools
2,550
Students
Avg Quality
18.7:1
Avg Class Size

How the Galion Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

Galion, OH enrolls 2,550 students across 6 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 18.7:1, Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.

The highest-ranked campus in Galion is Northmor Elementary School, scoring 32/100 (F) with 541 enrolled students at the other level. Families should treat any single ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict — a school serving fewer at-risk students or offering more AP classes will score higher on resource-based composites even if individual teachers or programs elsewhere are stronger. The quality score framework is transparent and rebuilt from raw NCES and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) inputs, so each component can be inspected on the individual school pages linked in the table below.

Galion schools sit within multiple district boundaries, which matters for property taxes, redistricting votes, and bond measures. Each district files its own NCES F-33 financial return, meaning per-pupil spending can vary noticeably even between neighbouring campuses in the same city. Use the table to sort by enrollment, level, or district, then click any school name for campus-level demographics, Title I status, counselor and nurse staffing, AP courses, chronic-absenteeism rates, and district per-pupil spending. The sidebar links also connect Galion housing costs, wage data, and crime statistics — context many parents weigh alongside test-adjacent school signals when relocating.

Northmor Elementary School accounts for 21.2% of all Galion public-school enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Galion-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A dominant campus often anchors a city's program landscape and absorbs a disproportionate share of district capital and staffing decisions. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Galion student-teacher ratio is 18.7:1 — high (typically associated with larger urban scale or staffing constraints that have widened the headcount gap)

student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment — push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data — Public School Universe NCES Common Core of Data — Public School Universe

# School Score
1. Northmor Elementary School 32 F
2. Northmor High School 42 D
3. Primary Elementary School 28 F
4. Galion High School 35 F
5. Intermediate Elementary School 38 F
6. Galion Middle School 33 F

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in Galion, OH?

The top-rated school in Galion is Northmor Elementary School with a quality score of 32/100. There are 6 public schools in Galion with 2,550 total students.

How many schools are in Galion, OH?

Galion has 6 public schools with a total enrollment of 2,550 students. Average student-teacher ratio: 18.7:1.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.