| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garaway Local School District | Sugarcreek | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 1,083 | 5 | K–12 | 1 |
| Indian Valley Local School District | Port Washington | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 1,712 | 4 | K–12 | 4 |
| Strasburg-Franklin Local School District | Strasburg | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 530 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
| Tuscarawas Valley Local School District | Bolivar | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 1,267 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Dover City School District | Dover | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 2,676 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Sandy Valley Local School District | Magnolia | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 1,264 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| New Philadelphia City School District | Stone Creek | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 2,864 | 9 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Claymont City School District | Dennison | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 1,629 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Newcomerstown Exempted Village School District | Newcomerstown | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 884 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Tuscarawas County compares
Together they enroll 13,909 students across 41 schools. The largest is New Philadelphia City School District with 2,864 students. Districts here average 5.9/10, above the Ohio average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Tuscarawas County, Ohio
Tuscarawas County has 9 public school districts covering 18 zip codes. The top-rated district in Tuscarawas County is Garaway Local School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (Ohio State Tests 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Ohio. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Tuscarawas County, OH?
9 school districts serve zip codes in Tuscarawas County, OH. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Tuscarawas County, OH?
Of the districts serving Tuscarawas County, Garaway Local School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 74th percentile among Ohio school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Ohio reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Ohio and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Ohio only, never across state lines.