Best Public Schools in Zip Code 45242

The 45242 zip code area is home to a high-performing school district, with 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school. All the schools are part of the Sycamore Community City school district, which is ranked 41 out of 828 school districts in Ohio and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The standout schools in this area include Sycamore High School, which is consistently ranked among the top high schools in Ohio, and the two top-performing elementary schools, Montgomery Elementary and Maple Dale Elementary. These schools boast exceptional test scores, with over 90% of students proficient or better in core subjects, and Sycamore High School maintains a remarkable 97.2% four-year graduation rate.

The schools in the 45242 zip code consistently outperform state averages on Ohio State Tests, and the district's 5-star rating and top rankings for individual schools suggest a well-functioning educational system. While the schools have relatively low rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating a relatively affluent student population, the district may want to investigate the similar chronic absenteeism rates across all schools to understand the underlying causes and implement strategies to improve attendance.