For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,053 students in Cardington, OH.
The top ranked public schools in Cardington, OH are Cardington-lincoln Elementary School, Cardington-lincoln Middle School and Cardington-lincoln High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cardington, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Cardington have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cardington, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cardington-lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 Nichols St
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-6692
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-6692
Grades: PK-4
| 405 students
Rank: #22.
Cardington-lincoln Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
349 Chesterville Ave
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-2691
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-2691
Grades: 5-8
| 297 students
Rank: #33.
Cardington-lincoln High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
349 Chesterville Ave
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-2691
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-2691
Grades: 9-12
| 263 students
Rank: #44.
Tomorrow Center
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3700 County Road 168
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 718-4242
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 718-4242
Grades: 8-12
| 88 students
Cardington, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
349 Chesterville Avenue
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-0609
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-0609
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
349 Chesterville Ave
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-4566
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-4566
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cardington, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Cardington, OH include Cardington-lincoln Elementary School, Cardington-lincoln Middle School and Cardington-lincoln High School.
How many public schools are located in Cardington?
4 public schools are located in Cardington.
What is the racial composition of students in Cardington?
Cardington public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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