For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,984 students in Ottawa County, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Ottawa County, OH are Oak Harbor High School, Port Clinton High School and Danbury High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ottawa County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Ottawa County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Ohio public high schools.
Ottawa County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Genoa Area High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Ottawa County (2025)
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 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Port Clinton High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
821 Jefferson St
Port Clinton, OH 43452
(419) 734-2147
Port Clinton, OH 43452
(419) 734-2147
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Danbury High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9451 E Harbor Rd
Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440
(419) 798-4037
Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440
(419) 798-4037
Gr: 9-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Genoa Area High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2980 N Genoa Clay Center Rd
Genoa, OH 43430
(419) 855-7741
Genoa, OH 43430
(419) 855-7741
Gr: 9-12 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Woodmore High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
633 Fremont St
Elmore, OH 43416
(419) 862-2721
Elmore, OH 43416
(419) 862-2721
Gr: 9-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Put-in-bay High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
548 Catawba Ave
Put In Bay, OH 43456
(419) 285-3614
Put In Bay, OH 43456
(419) 285-3614
Gr: 7-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Ottawa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1224 West St
Genoa, OH 43430
(419) 855-8373
Genoa, OH 43430
(419) 855-8373
Gr: PK-2 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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%
3321 Nw Catawba Rd
Port Clinton, OH 43452
(419) 797-2179
Port Clinton, OH 43452
(419) 797-2179
Gr: K-3 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
9451 E Harbor Rd
Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440
(419) 798-5185
Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440
(419) 798-5185
Gr: 1-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 9%
1661 North Walker St
Graytown, OH 43432
(419) 862-2082
Graytown, OH 43432
(419) 862-2082
Gr: PK-4 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Po Box 133
Gypsum, OH 43433
(419) 734-2812
Gypsum, OH 43433
(419) 734-2812
Gr: PK-6 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
1098 North West St
Rocky Ridge, OH 43458
(419) 898-6218
Rocky Ridge, OH 43458
(419) 898-6218
Gr: K-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ottawa County, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Ottawa County, OH include Oak Harbor High School, Port Clinton High School and Danbury High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ottawa County?
6 public high schools are located in Ottawa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ottawa County?
Ottawa County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Ottawa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ottawa County include: Genoa Area High School vs. Oak Harbor High School, Woodmore High School vs. Oak Harbor High School, Port Clinton High School vs. Oak Harbor High School
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