For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,341 students in Oak Harbor, OH (there are 2 private schools, serving 101 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Oak Harbor, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Oak Harbor, OH are Oak Harbor High School, R C Waters Elementary School and Oak Harbor Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oak Harbor, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Oak Harbor have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Oak Harbor, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Harbor High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11661 W State Route 163
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
(419) 898-6216
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
(419) 898-6216
Gr: 7-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
R C Waters Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 E Ottawa St
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
(419) 898-6219
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
(419) 898-6219
Gr: K-3 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Oak Harbor Intermediate School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 N Locust St
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
(419) 898-6217
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
(419) 898-6217
Gr: 4-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Oak Harbor, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3536 North State Route 19
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
(419) 898-6215
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
(419) 898-6215
Gr: PK-4 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Oak Harbor, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Oak Harbor, OH include Oak Harbor High School, R C Waters Elementary School and Oak Harbor Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Oak Harbor?
3 public schools are located in Oak Harbor.
What percentage of students in Oak Harbor go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Oak Harbor are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oak Harbor?
Oak Harbor public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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