Students in the Worthington School District continue to meet or exceed the average passing rates for both Franklin County and Ohio on the State Proficiency Tests. Again, Worthington School District received an Excellent designation on their 2005-2006 District Report Card, the largest district in the state to do so and the only district in Franklin County to achieve this designation six years in a row. Worthington is comprised of twelve elementary, four middle, two high and two alternative schools. They offer services to all students, continually striving to meet the needs of each individual student. Beginning in the 2005-2006 school year the District will offer Career and Technical training through the Delaware Career and Technical School.

Worthington opened a state-of-the-art Community Center in 2002. This 43,000 square feet facility is a superb place to take classes, enjoy recreational swimming, exercise equipment and community gatherings. Residents also enjoy a wonderful park system, which includes many well-kept modern neighborhood parks, bike paths, hiking trails and playgrounds. The Olentangy Bikeway Trail extends from Worthington Ohio all the way to Downtown Columbus, perfect for the bike enthusiast. There are several Metro Parks within Worthington, or just a short distance away, including Highbanks Metro Park and Sharon Woods Metro Parks, which offer Nature Centers, classes, hiking paths, fishing, ice skating, sledding and more.

Residents are proud of their city's rich heritage and historic downtown. Founded in 1803, the same year Ohio became a state, Worthington began as a small, planned community, of homes, businesses, craftsmen and farms. The founders of the community came from New England and brought ideas of New England architecture and community with them. This heritage is evident in the village green, spacious town lots for homes and early 19th century tavern/boarding houses. In 1812, Worthington lost its bid to become the state capital, but during its early years it became known for its religious activity, educational opportunities and anti-slavery principles. 

Worthington's growth after 1850 was limited thus allowing the community to remain a homogeneous village until after World War II, thereby preserving a number of its historic properties. There are 29 buildings, from small shops to large churches, on the National Register of Historic Places, located throughout the Old Worthington area. Many streets are still paved with brick and the luscious green spaces in the downtown area are very inviting.