For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,242 students in Van Wert County, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 89 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, Crestview High School and Lincolnview Elementary 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 64% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 60% 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 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Van Wert County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
531 E Tully St
Convoy, OH 45832
(419) 749-9100
Convoy, OH 45832
(419) 749-9100
Gr: K-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Crestview High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
531 E Tully St
Convoy, OH 45832
(419) 749-9100
Convoy, OH 45832
(419) 749-9100
Gr: 9-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Lincolnview Elementary School
(Math: 74% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Lincolnview Jr/sr High School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Crestview Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
531 E Tully St
Convoy, OH 45832
(419) 749-9100
Convoy, OH 45832
(419) 749-9100
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Van Wert Elementary School
(Math: 64% | 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
Gr: 1-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Van Wert High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10708 State Route 118
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-3350
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-3350
Gr: 9-12 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Van Wert Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10694 State Route 118
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-0727
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-0727
Gr: 6-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
510 E Tully St
Convoy, OH 45832
(419) 749-9100
Convoy, OH 45832
(419) 749-9100
Gr: PK-K | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
1120 Buckeye Dr
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-0384
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-0384
Gr: PK-K | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Van Wert County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
305 Frothingham St
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-1761
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-1761
Gr: K-4 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
501 E 3rd St
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-5976
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-5976
Gr: K-5 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
205 W Crawford St
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 623-5380
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 623-5380
Gr: 6-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
15145 Lincoln Hwy
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-3697
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-3697
Gr: 7-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Po Box 150
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-1695
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-1695
Gr: 4-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
305 S Shane St
Ohio City, OH 45874
(419) 965-2131
Ohio City, OH 45874
(419) 965-2131
Gr: PK-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
205 West Crawford St
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-0648
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-0648
Gr: 5 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
839 Prospect Ave
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-0384
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-0384
Gr: K-4 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Wb Esc Student Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
620 N Cherry St
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-5618
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-5618
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, Crestview High School and Lincolnview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Van Wert County?
11 public schools are located in Van Wert County.
What percentage of students in Van Wert County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Van Wert County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Van Wert County?
Van Wert County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Van Wert County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Van Wert County include: Van Wert High School vs. Lincolnview Jr/sr High School, Crestview Middle School vs. Van Wert Middle School, Lincolnview Jr/sr High School vs. Van Wert High School
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