For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,350 students in Van Wert, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 92 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Van Wert, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Van Wert, OH are Lincolnview Elementary School, Lincolnview Jr/sr High School and Van Wert Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Wert, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Van Wert have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Van Wert, OH (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincolnview Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15945 Middle Point Rd
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 968-2351
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 968-2351
Grades: K-6
| 409 students
Rank: #22.
Lincolnview Jr/sr High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15945 Middle Point Rd
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 968-2214
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 968-2214
Grades: 7-12
| 400 students
Rank: #33.
Van Wert Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10992 State Route 118
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-1761
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-1761
Grades: 1-5
| 643 students
Rank: #44.
Van Wert High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10708 State Route 118
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-3350
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-3350
Grades: 9-12
| 568 students
Rank: #55.
Van Wert Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10694 State Route 118
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-0727
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-0727
Grades: 6-8
| 448 students
Rank: n/an/a
1120 Buckeye Dr
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-0384
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-0384
Grades: PK-K
| 367 students
Rank: n/an/a
Vantage Career Center
Vocational School
818 N Franklin St
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-5411
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-5411
Grades: 9-12
| 515 students
Van Wert, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
305 Frothingham St
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-1761
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-1761
Grades: K-4
| 235 students
501 E 3rd St
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-5976
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-5976
Grades: K-5
| 126 students
Lifelinks Community School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
205 W Crawford St
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 623-5380
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 623-5380
Grades: 6-12
| 53 students
15145 Lincoln Hwy
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-3697
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-3697
Grades: 7-12
| 37 students
205 West Crawford St
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-0648
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-0648
Grades: 5
| 154 students
839 Prospect Ave
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-0384
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-0384
Grades: K-4
| 232 students
Wb Esc Student Learning Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
620 N Cherry St
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-5618
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-5618
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Van Wert, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Van Wert, OH include Lincolnview Elementary School, Lincolnview Jr/sr High School and Van Wert Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Van Wert, OH?
7 public schools are located in Van Wert, OH.
What percentage of students in Van Wert, OH go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Van Wert, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Van Wert, OH?
Van Wert, OH public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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