For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 2,749 students in Putnam County, OH. The top-ranked public middle schools in Putnam County, OH are Glandorf Elementary School, Miller City Middle School and Ottoville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Putnam County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glandorf Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
140 Church St
Glandorf, OH 45848
(419) 538-6880
Glandorf, OH 45848
(419) 538-6880
Gr: K-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Miller City Middle School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 N Main St
Miller City, OH 45864
(419) 876-3174
Miller City, OH 45864
(419) 876-3174
Gr: 6-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Ottoville High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
650 W Third St
Ottoville, OH 45876
(419) 453-3358
Ottoville, OH 45876
(419) 453-3358
Gr: 7-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Kalida High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 N Third St
Kalida, OH 45853
(419) 532-3529
Kalida, OH 45853
(419) 532-3529
Gr: 5-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Columbus Grove Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 W Cross St
Columbus Grove, OH 45830
(419) 659-2631
Columbus Grove, OH 45830
(419) 659-2631
Gr: 5-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Pandora-gilboa Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
410 Rocket Rdg
Pandora, OH 45877
(419) 384-3225
Pandora, OH 45877
(419) 384-3225
Gr: 5-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Fort Jennings High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
#1 Musketeer Drive
Fort Jennings, OH 45844
(419) 286-2238
Fort Jennings, OH 45844
(419) 286-2238
Gr: 6-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #88.
Leipsic High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
232 Oak St
Leipsic, OH 45856
(419) 943-2164
Leipsic, OH 45856
(419) 943-2164
Gr: 6-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
Ottawa Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
123 Putnam Pkwy
Ottawa, OH 45875
(419) 523-4290
Ottawa, OH 45875
(419) 523-4290
Gr: K-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1010.
Continental Local High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5211 State Route 634
Continental, OH 45831
(419) 596-3871
Continental, OH 45831
(419) 596-3871
Gr: 7-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Putnam County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Opportunity Center High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
7374 State Route 109
Ottawa, OH 45875
(419) 523-0026
Ottawa, OH 45875
(419) 523-0026
5211 State Route 634
Continental, OH 45831
(419) 596-4571
Continental, OH 45831
(419) 596-4571
Gr: 6-8 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
630 Glendale Ave
Ottawa, OH 45875
(419) 523-6464
Ottawa, OH 45875
(419) 523-6464
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Putnam County, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Putnam County, OH include Glandorf Elementary School, Miller City Middle School and Ottoville High School. Putnam County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Ohio.
How many public middle schools are located in Putnam County?
10 public middle schools are located in Putnam County.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County?
Putnam County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Putnam County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Putnam County include: Glandorf Elementary School vs. Ottawa Elementary School, Ottawa Elementary School vs. Glandorf Elementary School, Ottoville High School vs. Fort Jennings High School
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