For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,687 students in Van Wert County, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Van Wert County, OH are Crestview High School, Lincolnview Jr/sr High School and Van Wert High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Wert County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Van Wert County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public high schools.
Van Wert County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crestview High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Van Wert County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: 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 high schools in Van Wert County, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Van Wert County, OH include Crestview High School, Lincolnview Jr/sr High School and Van Wert High School.
How many public high schools are located in Van Wert County?
4 public high schools are located in Van Wert County.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Wert County?
Van Wert County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Van Wert County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Van Wert County include: Van Wert High School vs. Lincolnview Jr/sr High School, Lincolnview Jr/sr High School vs. Van Wert High School, Crestview High School vs. Lincolnview Jr/sr High School
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