For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 702 students in Cardington, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cardington, OH are Cardington-lincoln Elementary School and Cardington-lincoln Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cardington, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cardington have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cardington, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cardington-lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
121 Nichols St
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-6692
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-6692
Gr: PK-4 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Cardington-lincoln Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
349 Chesterville Ave
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-2691
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-2691
Gr: 5-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Cardington, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
349 Chesterville Avenue
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-0609
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-0609
Gr: 5-6
349 Chesterville Ave
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-4566
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-4566
Gr: 6-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Cardington, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cardington, OH include Cardington-lincoln Elementary School and Cardington-lincoln Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cardington?
2 public elementary schools are located in Cardington.
What is the racial composition of students in Cardington?
Cardington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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