For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,702 students in 45365, OH (there are 4 private schools, serving 682 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 45365, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 45365, OH are Fairlawn Elementary School, Fairlawn High School and Whittier Early Childhood Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 45365 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 45365, OH have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 45365, OH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairlawn Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18800 Johnston Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-5930
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-5930
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Fairlawn High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18800 Johnston Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-5930
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-5930
Gr: 6-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Whittier Early Childhood Center
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Belmont St
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2275
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2275
Gr: PK | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Northwood Intermediate School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1152 Saint Marys Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2231
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2231
Gr: 3-4 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Sidney High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1215 Campbell Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2238
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2238
Gr: 9-12 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Emerson Primary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 Campbell Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2261
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2261
Gr: K-2 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Sidney Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
980 Fair Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2225
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2225
Gr: 5-8 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Longfellow Primary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Park St
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2264
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2264
Gr: K-2 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
315 W Russell Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 494-2015
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 494-2015
Gr: 4-12 | 131 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 45365, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 45365, OH include Fairlawn Elementary School, Fairlawn High School and Whittier Early Childhood Center.
How many public schools are located in 45365?
9 public schools are located in 45365.
What percentage of students in 45365 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 45365 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 45365?
45365 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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