For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,183 students in Willard, OH (there are 2 private schools, serving 313 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Willard, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Willard, OH are Willard Elementary School, Willard Middle School and Willard High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willard, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Willard have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Willard, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willard Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
One Flashes Avenue
Willard, OH 44890
(419) 935-5341
Willard, OH 44890
(419) 935-5341
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Willard Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
One Flashes Avenue
Willard, OH 44890
(419) 935-0181
Willard, OH 44890
(419) 935-0181
Gr: 5-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Willard High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
One Flashes Avenue
Willard, OH 44890
(419) 935-0181
Willard, OH 44890
(419) 935-0181
Gr: 9-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Willard, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Willard, OH include Willard Elementary School, Willard Middle School and Willard High School.
How many public schools are located in Willard?
3 public schools are located in Willard.
What percentage of students in Willard go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Willard are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Willard?
Willard public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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