For the 2023-24 school year, there are 41 public schools serving 15,777 students in Allen County, OH (there are 15 private schools, serving 2,736 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Allen County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Allen County, OH are Bluffton Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Spencerville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allen County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 57% statewide average). Schools in Allen County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Allen County Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bluffton Elementary School
Math: 90% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
102 S Jackson St
Bluffton, OH 45817
(419) 358-7951
Bluffton, OH 45817
(419) 358-7951
Grades: K-5
| 561 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
310 E 4th St
Delphos, OH 45833
(419) 692-8766
Delphos, OH 45833
(419) 692-8766
Grades: K-4
| 357 students
Rank: #33.
Spencerville Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2500 Wisher Dr
Spencerville, OH 45887
(419) 647-4113
Spencerville, OH 45887
(419) 647-4113
Grades: K-4
| 333 students
Rank: #44.
Bluffton High School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
106 W College Ave
Bluffton, OH 45817
(419) 358-7941
Bluffton, OH 45817
(419) 358-7941
Grades: 9-12
| 353 students
Rank: #55.
Bath Elementary School
Math: 82% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2450 Bible Rd
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-1837
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-1837
Grades: K-5
| 818 students
Rank: #66.
Maplewood Elementary School
Math: 81% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1670 Wonderlick Rd
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 998-8076
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 998-8076
Grades: 3-4
| 328 students
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Middle School
Math: 79% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
227 N Jefferson St
Delphos, OH 45833
(419) 695-2523
Delphos, OH 45833
(419) 695-2523
Grades: 5-8
| 231 students
Rank: #88.
Shawnee High School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3333 Zurmehly Rd
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 998-8000
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 998-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 666 students
Rank: #99.
Shawnee Middle School
Math: 67% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3235 Zurmehly Rd
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 998-8057
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 998-8057
Grades: 5-8
| 757 students
Rank: #1010.
Bath Middle School
Math: 70% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2700 Bible Rd
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-1839
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-1839
Grades: 6-8
| 413 students
Rank: #1111.
Spencerville High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2500 Wisher Dr
Spencerville, OH 45887
(419) 647-4111
Spencerville, OH 45887
(419) 647-4111
Grades: 9-12
| 272 students
Rank: #1212.
Lima South Science-technology Magnet K-8
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
755 Saint Johns Ave
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3190
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3190
Grades: K-8
| 193 students
Rank: #1313.
Jefferson High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Wildcat Ln
Delphos, OH 45833
(419) 695-1786
Delphos, OH 45833
(419) 695-1786
Grades: 4-12
| 295 students
Rank: #1414.
Bluffton Middle School
Math: 70% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
116 S Jackson St
Bluffton, OH 45817
(419) 358-7961
Bluffton, OH 45817
(419) 358-7961
Grades: 6-8
| 269 students
Rank: #1515.
Spencerville Middle School
Math: 69% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2500 Wisher Dr
Spencerville, OH 45887
(419) 647-4112
Spencerville, OH 45887
(419) 647-4112
Grades: 5-8
| 304 students
Rank: #1616.
Elida Elementary School
Math: 73% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Pioneer Rd
Lima, OH 45807
(419) 331-7901
Lima, OH 45807
(419) 331-7901
Grades: K-5
| 997 students
Rank: #1717.
Allen East Middle School
Math: 63% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9105 Harding Hwy
Harrod, OH 45850
(419) 648-3333
Harrod, OH 45850
(419) 648-3333
Grades: 5-8
| 312 students
Rank: #1818.
Allen East High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9105 Harding Hwy
Harrod, OH 45850
(419) 648-3333
Harrod, OH 45850
(419) 648-3333
Grades: 9-12
| 301 students
Rank: #1919.
Allen East Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9105 Harding Hwy
Harrod, OH 45850
(419) 648-3333
Harrod, OH 45850
(419) 648-3333
Grades: PK-4
| 442 students
Rank: #2020.
Bath High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2850 Bible Rd
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-0366
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-0366
Grades: 9-12
| 483 students
Rank: #2121.
Elida Middle School
Math: 56% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4500 Sunnydale St
Lima, OH 45807
(419) 331-2505
Lima, OH 45807
(419) 331-2505
Grades: 6-8
| 553 students
Rank: #2222.
Elida High School
Math: 47% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 E North St
Lima, OH 45807
(419) 331-4115
Lima, OH 45807
(419) 331-4115
Grades: 9-12
| 623 students
Rank: #2323.
Cridersville Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Reichelderfer Road
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 645-3000
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 645-3000
Grades: PK-4
| 365 students
Rank: #2424.
Perry Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2770 E Breese Rd
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 221-2771
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 221-2771
Grades: K-6
| 393 students
Rank: #2525.
Perry High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2770 E Breese Rd
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 221-2774
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 221-2774
Grades: 7-12
| 299 students
Rank: #2626.
Auglaize County Educational Academy
Charter School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1130a East Albert St
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 738-4572
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 738-4572
Grades: 6-12
| 93 students
Rank: #2727.
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8
Math: 40% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
338 W Kibby St
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3320
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3320
Grades: K-8
| 396 students
Rank: #2828.
Freedom Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
575 Calumet Ave
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3380
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3380
Grades: PK-4
| 208 students
Rank: #2929.
Heir Force Community School
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 W Grand Ave
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 228-9241
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 228-9241
Grades: K-8
| 233 students
Rank: #3030.
Heritage Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
816 College Ave
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 996-3390
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 996-3390
Grades: PK-4
| 423 students
Rank: #3131.
Independence Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 Tremont Ave
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3330
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3330
Grades: PK-4
| 266 students
Rank: #3232.
Lima Senior High School
Math: 16% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Spartan Way
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3000
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 983 students
Rank: #3333.
West Central Learning Ii
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
522 W North St
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 227-9252
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 227-9252
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Rank: #3434.
Lima West Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
503 N Cable Rd
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 996-3150
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 996-3150
Grades: 7-8
| 374 students
Rank: #3535.
Lima North Middle School
Math: 13% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1135 N West St
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3100
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3100
Grades: 5-6
| 335 students
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Allen County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Allen County Schools Alternative Program (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
345 S Elizabeth St
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 224-6492
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 224-6492
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9105 Harding Hwy
Lafayette, OH 45854
(419) 648-3333
Lafayette, OH 45854
(419) 648-3333
Grades: PK-3
| 357 students
Apollo Practical Nursing (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
3325 Shawnee Rd
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 229-1851
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 229-1851
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Auglaize County Special Needs School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
1130a East Albert St
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 738-3422
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 738-3422
Grades: 1-12
| 35 students
101 East North St
Lima, OH 45807
(419) 642-3181
Lima, OH 45807
(419) 642-3181
Grades: PK-K
| 197 students
650 E Edwards St
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 998-2310
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 998-2310
Grades: PK-4
| 181 students
515 W Elm St
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 998-2320
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 998-2320
Grades: PK-4
| 193 students
1130 Rice Ave
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 998-2340
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 998-2340
Grades: PK-4
| 257 students
14750 Landeck Rd
Delphos, OH 45833
(419) 695-3185
Delphos, OH 45833
(419) 695-3185
Grades: 1-5
| 84 students
Lima Alternative High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1 Spartan Way
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3000
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3000
Grades: 10-12
| 17 students
Lima Digital Academy (Closed 2007)
Charter School
515 Calumet Ave
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 998-2400
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 998-2400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1003 W Spring St
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 998-2360
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 998-2360
Grades: PK-4
| 233 students
1 Spartan Way
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3000
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 349 students
1 Spartan Way
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3000
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 318 students
Quest Academy Community (Closed 2014)
Charter School
190 East 8th St
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 227-7730
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 227-7730
Grades: K-5
| 119 students
17795 State Route 116
Spencerville, OH 45887
(419) 667-2429
Spencerville, OH 45887
(419) 667-2429
Grades: 4-5
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Allen County, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Allen County, OH include Bluffton Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Spencerville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Allen County, OH?
41 public schools are located in Allen County, OH.
What percentage of students in Allen County, OH go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Allen County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Allen County, OH?
Allen County, OH public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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