For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,264 students in Van Wert County, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 92 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Van Wert County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Van Wert County, OH are Crestview Elementary School, Lincolnview Jr/sr High School and Crestview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Wert County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 57% statewide average). Schools in Van Wert County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Van Wert County Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crestview Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
531 E Tully St
Convoy, OH 45832
(419) 749-9100
Convoy, OH 45832
(419) 749-9100
Grades: 1-5
| 314 students
Rank: #22.
Lincolnview Jr/sr High School
Math: 75% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%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.
Crestview Middle School
Math: 73% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
531 E Tully St
Convoy, OH 45832
(419) 749-9100
Convoy, OH 45832
(419) 749-9100
Grades: 6-8
| 206 students
Rank: #44.
Lincolnview Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%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: #55.
Crestview High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
531 E Tully St
Convoy, OH 45832
(419) 749-9100
Convoy, OH 45832
(419) 749-9100
Grades: 9-12
| 228 students
Rank: #66.
Van Wert Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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: #77.
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: #88.
Van Wert Middle School
Math: 38% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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
510 E Tully St
Convoy, OH 45832
(419) 749-9100
Convoy, OH 45832
(419) 749-9100
Grades: PK-K
| 166 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 County 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
305 S Shane St
Ohio City, OH 45874
(419) 965-2131
Ohio City, OH 45874
(419) 965-2131
Grades: PK-6
| 315 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 County, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Van Wert County, OH include Crestview Elementary School, Lincolnview Jr/sr High School and Crestview Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Van Wert County, OH?
11 public schools are located in Van Wert County, OH.
What percentage of students in Van Wert County, OH go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Van Wert County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Van Wert County, OH?
Van Wert County, OH public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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