For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 4,603 students in Sandusky County, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sandusky County, OH are Woodmore Elementary School, James J Hilfiker Elementary School and Clyde Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sandusky County, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 60% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sandusky County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sandusky County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodmore Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 W Main St
Woodville, OH 43469
(419) 862-1070
Woodville, OH 43469
(419) 862-1070
Gr: PK-4 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
James J Hilfiker Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 S Sunset Ave
Gibsonburg, OH 43431
(419) 637-7249
Gibsonburg, OH 43431
(419) 637-7249
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Clyde Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
821 S Main St
Clyde, OH 43410
(419) 547-9868
Clyde, OH 43410
(419) 547-9868
Gr: PK-2 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Mcpherson Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4230 Limerick Rd
Clyde, OH 43410
(419) 547-9150
Clyde, OH 43410
(419) 547-9150
Gr: 6-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Otis Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
718 N Brush St
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-8964
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-8964
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Woodmore Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Main St
Woodville, OH 43469
(419) 862-1070
Woodville, OH 43469
(419) 862-1070
Gr: 5-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Lutz Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1929 Buckland Ave
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-0091
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-0091
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Atkinson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Delaware Ave
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-5361
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-5361
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Gibsonburg Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
740 S Main St
Gibsonburg, OH 43431
(419) 637-7954
Gibsonburg, OH 43431
(419) 637-7954
Gr: 6-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1010.
Fremont Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1250 North St
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-5569
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-5569
Gr: 6-8 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1111.
Croghan Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
414 N Pennsylvania Ave
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-1511
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-1511
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Technology Center
Vocational School
1220 Cedar St
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 334-5698
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 334-5698
Gr: 6-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Sandusky County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1582 State Route 590 S
Burgoon, OH 43407
(419) 334-9591
Burgoon, OH 43407
(419) 334-9591
Gr: 5-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sandusky County, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sandusky County, OH include Woodmore Elementary School, James J Hilfiker Elementary School and Clyde Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sandusky County?
12 public elementary schools are located in Sandusky County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sandusky County?
Sandusky County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Sandusky County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Sandusky County include: Woodmore Elementary School vs. Clyde Elementary School, Croghan Elementary School vs. Atkinson Elementary School, James J Hilfiker Elementary School vs. Clyde Elementary School
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