Largest School Districts in Ohio

Olentangy has been one of the fastest growing school districts in Ohio for more than 20 years, and is now the FOURTH largest school district in Ohio. Below are the six largest school districts in Ohio, including the number of students and schools in each district:

- Columbus City Schools: 45,000 Students; 113 Schools

- Cleveland Municipal School District: 36,298 Students; 96 Schools

- Cincinnati City School District: 36,000 Students; 65 Schools

- Olentangy Schools: 23,934 Students; 27 Schools

- Toledo City School District: 22,000 Students; 45 Schools

- Southwestern City School District: 21,000 Students; 32 Schools

Source: Olentangy Schools shared the above information on social media on January 2, 2024

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District leadership projects continuous, multiple redistrictings at all building levels to balance overflow if additional schools aren't built.

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All 4 high schools are at or over 96% capacity

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All fifth graders at Cheshire Elementary are currently in trailer classrooms

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If the March 19th ballot issue fails, the Facilities Committee projects that 5 elementaries may need trailers in the 2025-2026 school year, and 9 elementaries may need trailers in the 2026-2027 school year.

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“Olentangy is at an enrollment cliff creating an immediate need for more schools to maintain our educational quality.” - Todd R. Meyer, Superintendent

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According to District leadership, class sizes will increase if the March 19th ballot issue fails

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Even with the addition of Peachblow Crossing Elementary, the Facilities Committee is projecting that trailer classrooms may be needed at Glen Oak Elementary and Scioto Ridge Elementary starting this August.