Reynoldsburg is a thriving community and is located about 12 miles east of downtown Columbus, within five miles of Port Columbus International Airport and just to the north of Mt. Carmel East Hospital.

Reynoldsburg is known as the "Birthplace of the Commercial Tomato" as Alexander W. Livingston, Plant Breeder, Horticulturist and Seed Merchant, was born here and became internationally known through his development of the tomato.

Population:

Over 31,000 (1997)

Land Area:

10 square miles/approximate

Taxes: (per $1000.00 valuation)

$87.35 (1997 total tax rate)-City

Churches:

23 representing all denominations/Area Church Council

Day Care Centers:

Yes, some within the community including Latch Key Program, Kindercare and Storytime, and Pre-school Development

Hospitals:

Close to Childrens Hospital and Mt. Carmel East

Recreational Facilities:

6 parks, 282 acres, Blacklick Woods, 6,000 acres, tennis, golf &C bike paths, swim club

Social & Civic Organizations:

All major organizations represented

Libraries:

Reynoldsburg Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library

General Price Range of Homes:

$90,000—$400,000

Price Range of Greatest Selection:

$90,000—$300,000

City of Reynoldsburg:
7232 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
614-866-6391

Reynoldsburg City Schools:
6549 E. Livingston Ave.
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
614-866-2815

  • Elementary—4 schools, grades K-5, total enrollment 2,233
  • Middle School—grades 6 & 7, total enrollment 829
  • Junior High School—grades 8 & 9, total enrollment 1,074
  • High School—grades 10-12, total enrollment 1,075
  • Vocational—135 Students attend Eastland Career Center and Fairfield Career Center
  • Parochial—St. Pius X Elementary Education
  • Colleges—Within commuting distance to many colleges
  • Total public school enrollment-5,534
  • Pupil/teacher ratio—24:1
  • Expenditure per pupil: $4,600
  • Number of courses offered—133 units offered at the High School
  • % of students that pursue formal education-65 %
  • ACT Composite 21.9—Above State and National Average.
  • SAT (test scores) Verbal, 479; Math, 544
  • Number of personnel—314 teachers in the school system. Special area teachers-art, physical education, music, gifted and counselors.

Special Programs:

  • Advanced Placement Courses
  • Post Secondary College Option
  • Band, Orchestra, Choir
  • Latchkey program (A.M. and P.M.)
  • Outdoor education DARE
  • Print and T.V. journalism
  • Gifted and Talented
  • Substance Abuse Prevention
  • Coalition of Essential Schools Programs: 2 yrs. of High School Math in 1 year.
  • College preparatory curriculum
  • Noted for outstanding music programs, English compostion, Marketing Education and Mentoring programs.

Clubs and Organizations:

  • P.T.A's, Academic, music, theater, and athletic boosters. Comprehensive athletic program-member of Ohio Capital Conference. Girls Volleyball State Champions, many OCC Champion in tennis, softball, boys track and golf.
  • A+ (for breaking the mold) award from U.S. Dept. of Education on Sept. 3,1992.
  • Professional Development site for Ohio State Univ.; Effective School Programs. Total quality management and continuous improvement process.
  • $24,000 construction program, including new elementary school, new field house, new auditorium.

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