Best School Districts in Ohio

How Local Schools Can Close A Sale

For families looking to buy a home, school districts are often a major deciding factor in their relocation. Setting their children up for success requires planning for the foreseeable future. This is why learning the best school districts in Ohio can help you leverage a sale.

Between the two, families can easily be persuaded to pick a home in a better school district compared to a home they may like more. This decision can be difficult, especially if the family has very young children and must plan for several years in the future. With the applicable knowledge, realtors can set themselves up for success by providing the best options available to their clients – enabling families to make the choice that is truly best for them.

All of these schools are public schools, yet their grade rankings emulate a private academy! This can convince parents that they may be saving money on education by picking a home in one of these districts – even if that means paying a little more for the property.

Here are some of the school districts consistently ranked at the top in Ohio.

Solon School District of Cuyahoga County

Solon School District is located in the Southeastern suburbs of Cleveland. Not only is this the #1 rated district in Ohio, but it is also one of the best school districts in the country! The schools in this district meet all requirements of Ohio’s standards of learning, while consistently ranking in the top 3 for highest grade-point averages. Forbes magazine, in an article “Top 20 Best Schools For Your Housing Buck,” rated the Solon School District as #18. This district even has public Pre-K, so this could be a major selling point for busy professionals with young children!

Ottawa Hills School District of Lucas County

This school district is quite small but consistently ranks at the top in the Buckeye State. It only has one elementary school and one high school. There is no middle school but it still serves K-12.  In 2018, this district was ranked #2. It is located in Toledo and certainly can be a selling point. In 2017, this district’s GPA was the highest in Ohio. If you want to secure a quality education for your kids, this district is sure not to disappoint!

Olentangy School District in Delaware County

Olentangy school district is another great option in Central Ohio. This school district is home to the 15th best High School in Ohio. What is impressive with this district, is the availability of Advanced Placement courses. High School students can receive college credits for some of their classes, which could end up saving the student money in the long run and prepares them for collegiate success. Student AP participation in this district is over 75%! If a family wants future success for their kids, this community could be an easy sell!

Granville Exempted Village District in Licking County

Granville Exempted Village is another top-rated district in Ohio. Overall, they are rated at #7 in the state. What makes this district unique is its exceptional special education program. For families in Ohio with disabled children, this might be one of the best options in Ohio. This district also serves Pre-K through 12th grade. This significantly helps busy professionals, single parents, and parents of disabled children. This district has 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

Gahanna-Jefferson City District in Franklin County

Though this district doesn’t rank at the very top of the list, it still ranks around the 80th percentile of Ohio Schools, which is very impressive as this district has over 8,000 students serving grades pre-k through 12. This district’s middle schools stand apart. Out of over 1000 schools in Ohio, their middle school, Gahanna East Middle School, ranks 91st. For adolescent aged children, not only is this neighborhood extremely safe and close to Columbus, a quality education is guaranteed! Gahanna and surrounding suburbs are also regularly rated as some of the best neighborhoods for quality of life in the country.

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