Oak Creek leads Olentangy schools in 2027 US News rankings

Oak Creek Elementary in Lewis Center earned the highest ranking among Olentangy Local schools in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Elementary Schools list, finishing No. 62 out of 1,019 ranked Ohio elementary schools.

The school scored 94.01 out of 100. According to its U.S. News profile, 87% of Oak Creek students scored at or above the proficient level in reading and 81% in math. Both figures topped Ohio averages of 59% in reading and 53% in math.

Two other Olentangy schools landed close behind. Cheshire Elementary in Delaware placed No. 70 with a 93.22 score, posting 92% reading proficiency and 88% math proficiency. Scioto Ridge Elementary in Powell came in at No. 72 with a 93.03 score, at 88% reading proficiency and 87% math proficiency.

Tyler Run Elementary in Powell ranked No. 136 statewide with an 86.74 score.

The rankings are based on state assessment data from the 2023-24 school year, according to U.S. News. The formula weighs math proficiency, math performance, reading proficiency and reading performance at 25% each. Half the formula assessed raw scores; the other half factored in socioeconomic demographics.

U.S. News ranked nearly 47,000 elementary schools nationwide. Schools are ranked at the state and district levels. There is no national ranking.

Olentangy Local has 16 ranked elementary schools across a district of 29 total schools and 24,133 students. The district average reading proficiency for elementary students is 86%, and the district average math proficiency is 85%, according to U.S. News.

When U.S. News released its 2026 edition of the rankings, the Olentangy Local School District said 16 of its elementary schools ranked in the top 8.3% of Ohio elementary schools that year. Superintendent Todd Meyer said in a December 2025 statement that the district promotes environments "where every student can flourish."

No statement on the 2027 rankings was found on the district website as of Oct. 30.