Lynchburg: Schools & Education
There are 3 public schools in Lynchburg. Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School is the largest at 517 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 1,075 students.
- ~498 residents per school (vs Ohio ~321).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 498 residents per school. 9.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (3)
| School Districts · Districts | Lynchburg-Clay Local |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,075 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 79 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.60 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 455 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 42.3% |
| Schools Count | 3 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Chatfield College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 4.4 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Chatfield College |
| Nearest College · City | Saint Martin |
| Nearest College · Phone | (513) 875-3344 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 4.4 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Lynchburg Branch |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 102 S. Main |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (937) 364-2511 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 45142 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2288 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 5 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 9.4% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12