| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Local School District | Doylestown | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 1,300 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Norwayne Local School District | Burbank | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 1,305 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Dalton Local School District | Dalton | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 920 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Triway Local School District | Shreve | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 1,433 | 4 | K–12 | 1 |
| Northwestern Local School District | West Salem | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 1,266 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Green Local School District | Marshallville | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 1,078 | 3 | K–12 | 2 |
| Orrville City School District | Orrville | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 1,514 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Rittman Exempted Village School District | Rittman | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 864 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Wooster City School District | Wooster | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 3,296 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Waynedale Local School District | Apple Creek | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 1,243 | 6 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Wayne County compares
Together they enroll 14,219 students across 42 schools. The largest is Wooster City School District with 3,296 students. Districts here average 6.8/10, above the Ohio average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Wayne County, Ohio
Wayne County has 10 public school districts covering 15 zip codes. The top-rated district in Wayne County is Chippewa Local School District (10/10). 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 Wayne County, OH?
10 school districts serve zip codes in Wayne 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 Wayne County, OH?
Of the districts serving Wayne County, Chippewa Local School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 93rd 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.