For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,219 students in Sandusky, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 507 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Sandusky, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Sandusky, OH are Meadowlawn Elementary School, Briar Middle School and Perkins High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sandusky, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Sandusky have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Sandusky, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadowlawn Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1313 E Strub Rd
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-0214
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-0214
Grades: 3-5
| 404 students
Rank: #22.
Briar Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3700 South Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-0132
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-0132
Grades: 6-8
| 402 students
Rank: #33.
Perkins High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3714 Campbell St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-1252
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-1252
Grades: 9-12
| 583 students
Rank: #44.
Sandusky High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2130a Hayes Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1068
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1068
Grades: 9-12
| 994 students
Rank: #55.
The Sandusky Intermediate School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Hayes Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1200
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1200
Grades: 3-6
| 869 students
Rank: #66.
Sandusky Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
318 Columbus Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1180
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1180
Grades: 7-8
| 451 students
Rank: #77.
Monroe Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
328 E Monroe St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(567) 998-7522
Sandusky, OH 44870
(567) 998-7522
Grades: K-8
| 190 students
Rank: #88.
The Sandusky Primary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
924 Ontario St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1300
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1300
Grades: K-2
| 433 students
Rank: #99.
The Early Learning Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2314 Hancock St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1210
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1210
Grades: PK-K
| 364 students
Rank: n/an/a
310 Douglas Dr
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-4352
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-4352
Grades: PK-2
| 529 students
Sandusky, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1215 Campbell St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8101
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8101
Grades: K-6
| 201 students
2130b Hayes Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1180
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
910 W Madison St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8359
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8359
Grades: K-5
| 236 students
1918 Mills St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1230
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1230
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
328 E Monroe St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8160
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8160
Grades: K-6
| 244 students
Sandusky Practical Nursing (Closed 2004)
Vocational School
407 Decatur St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-6940
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-6940
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
School Of Practical Nursing (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
407 Decatur St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-6940
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-6940
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4501 Venice Heights Blvd
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1290
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1290
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sandusky, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Sandusky, OH include Meadowlawn Elementary School, Briar Middle School and Perkins High School.
How many public schools are located in Sandusky?
10 public schools are located in Sandusky.
What percentage of students in Sandusky go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Sandusky are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sandusky?
Sandusky public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Sandusky are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sandusky include: Sandusky High School vs. Perkins High School, The Sandusky Intermediate School vs. The Sandusky Primary School, Perkins High School vs. Sandusky High School
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