For the 2025 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 52% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cardington have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Cardington, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cardington-lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 Nichols St
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-6692
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-6692
Grades: PK-4
| 405 students
Rank: #22.
Cardington-lincoln Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
349 Chesterville Ave
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-2691
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-2691
Grades: 5-8
| 297 students
Cardington, Ohio ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
349 Chesterville Avenue
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-0609
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-0609
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
349 Chesterville Ave
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-4566
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-4566
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
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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