For the 2025 school year, there are 39 public schools serving 15,664 students in Allen County, OH (there are 15 private schools, serving 2,737 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 Spencerville Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Bluffton 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 62% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 60% 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 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Allen County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spencerville Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2500 Wisher Dr
Spencerville, OH 45887
(419) 647-4113
Spencerville, OH 45887
(419) 647-4113
Gr: K-4 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
310 E 4th St
Delphos, OH 45833
(419) 692-8766
Delphos, OH 45833
(419) 692-8766
Gr: K-4 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Bluffton Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
102 S Jackson St
Bluffton, OH 45817
(419) 358-7951
Bluffton, OH 45817
(419) 358-7951
Gr: K-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1670 Wonderlick Rd
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 998-8076
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 998-8076
Gr: 3-4 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Bath Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2450 Bible Rd
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-1837
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-1837
Gr: PK-5 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Bath Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2700 Bible Rd
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-1839
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-1839
Gr: 6-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Shawnee High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3333 Zurmehly Rd
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 998-8000
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 998-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Spencerville High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2500 Wisher Dr
Spencerville, OH 45887
(419) 647-4111
Spencerville, OH 45887
(419) 647-4111
Gr: 9-12 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Allen East Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9105 Harding Hwy
Harrod, OH 45850
(419) 648-3333
Harrod, OH 45850
(419) 648-3333
Gr: PK-4 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1111.
Shawnee Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3235 Zurmehly Rd
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 998-8057
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 998-8057
Gr: 5-8 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1212.
Bluffton Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
116 S Jackson St
Bluffton, OH 45817
(419) 358-7961
Bluffton, OH 45817
(419) 358-7961
Gr: 6-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1313.
Allen East High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9105 Harding Hwy
Harrod, OH 45850
(419) 648-3333
Harrod, OH 45850
(419) 648-3333
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1414.
Spencerville Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2500 Wisher Dr
Spencerville, OH 45887
(419) 647-4112
Spencerville, OH 45887
(419) 647-4112
Gr: 5-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1515.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
227 N Jefferson St
Delphos, OH 45833
(419) 695-2523
Delphos, OH 45833
(419) 695-2523
Gr: 5-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1616.
Elida Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Pioneer Rd
Lima, OH 45807
(419) 331-7901
Lima, OH 45807
(419) 331-7901
Gr: K-5 | 1,015 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1717.
Allen East Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9105 Harding Hwy
Harrod, OH 45850
(419) 648-3333
Harrod, OH 45850
(419) 648-3333
Gr: 5-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1818.
Elida High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 E North St
Lima, OH 45807
(419) 331-4115
Lima, OH 45807
(419) 331-4115
Gr: 9-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1919.
Lima South Science-technology Magnet K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
755 Saint Johns Ave
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3190
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3190
Gr: K-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2020.
Elida Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4500 Sunnydale St
Lima, OH 45807
(419) 331-2505
Lima, OH 45807
(419) 331-2505
Gr: 6-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2121.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 Wildcat Ln
Delphos, OH 45833
(419) 695-1786
Delphos, OH 45833
(419) 695-1786
Gr: 6-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2222.
Cridersville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Reichelderfer Road
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 645-3000
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 645-3000
Gr: PK-4 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2323.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2424.
Perry Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2770 E Breese Rd
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 221-2771
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 221-2771
Gr: K-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2525.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
816 College Ave
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 996-3390
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 996-3390
Gr: PK-4 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2626.
Bath Digital Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2850 Bible Rd
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-0807
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-0807
Gr: 8-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2727.
Perry High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2770 E Breese Rd
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 221-2774
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 221-2774
Gr: 7-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2828.
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
338 W Kibby St
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3320
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3320
Gr: K-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2929.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
575 Calumet Ave
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3380
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3380
Gr: PK-4 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3030.
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
Gr: K-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3131.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 Tremont Ave
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3330
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3330
Gr: PK-4 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3232.
West Central Learning Academy Ii
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
522 W North St
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 227-9252
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 227-9252
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3333.
Lima Senior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Spartan Way
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3000
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,000 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3434.
Unity Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
925 E 3rd St
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3300
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3300
Gr: PK-4 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3535.
Lima West Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
503 N Cable Rd
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 996-3150
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 996-3150
Gr: 7-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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Allen County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
9105 Harding Hwy
Lafayette, OH 45854
(419) 648-3333
Lafayette, OH 45854
(419) 648-3333
Gr: PK-3 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
1130a East Albert St
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 738-3422
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 738-3422
Gr: 1-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
101 East North St
Lima, OH 45807
(419) 642-3181
Lima, OH 45807
(419) 642-3181
Gr: PK-K | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
650 E Edwards St
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 998-2310
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 998-2310
Gr: PK-4 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
515 W Elm St
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 998-2320
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 998-2320
Gr: PK-4 | 193 students Minority enrollment: 66%
1130 Rice Ave
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 998-2340
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 998-2340
Gr: PK-4 | 257 students Minority enrollment: 32%
14750 Landeck Rd
Delphos, OH 45833
(419) 695-3185
Delphos, OH 45833
(419) 695-3185
Gr: 1-5 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Lima Alternative High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1 Spartan Way
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3000
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3000
Gr: 10-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 71%
1003 W Spring St
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 998-2360
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 998-2360
Gr: PK-4 | 233 students Minority enrollment: 66%
1 Spartan Way
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3000
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
1 Spartan Way
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3000
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
190 East 8th St
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 227-7730
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 227-7730
Gr: K-5 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
17795 State Route 116
Spencerville, OH 45887
(419) 667-2429
Spencerville, OH 45887
(419) 667-2429
Gr: 4-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Allen County, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Allen County, OH include Spencerville Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Bluffton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Allen County?
39 public schools are located in Allen County.
What percentage of students in Allen County go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Allen County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Allen County?
Allen County public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Allen County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Allen County include: Lima West Middle School vs. Perry High School, Shawnee Middle School vs. Bath Middle School, Allen East Elementary School vs. Bath Elementary School
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