For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,064 students in Williams County, OH (there are 2 private schools, serving 182 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Williams County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Williams County, OH are Edgerton Elementary School, North Central Elementary School and Bryan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williams County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Williams County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Williams County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edgerton Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 E River St
Edgerton, OH 43517
(419) 298-2332
Edgerton, OH 43517
(419) 298-2332
Gr: K-6 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
North Central Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 E Baubice St
Pioneer, OH 43554
(419) 737-2293
Pioneer, OH 43554
(419) 737-2293
Gr: PK-6 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Bryan Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1301 Center St
Bryan, OH 43506
(419) 636-6931
Bryan, OH 43506
(419) 636-6931
Gr: PK-5 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Stryker Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 S Defiance St
Stryker, OH 43557
(419) 682-2841
Stryker, OH 43557
(419) 682-2841
Gr: PK-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Edon Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
802 W Indiana St
Edon, OH 43518
(419) 272-3213
Edon, OH 43518
(419) 272-3213
Gr: PK-6 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Edgerton High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 E River St
Edgerton, OH 43517
(419) 298-2331
Edgerton, OH 43517
(419) 298-2331
Gr: 7-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 W Jackson St
West Unity, OH 43570
(419) 924-2365
West Unity, OH 43570
(419) 924-2365
Gr: K-6 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Edon High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
802 W Indiana St
Edon, OH 43518
(419) 272-3113
Edon, OH 43518
(419) 272-3113
Gr: 7-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
Bryan Middle School/high School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 W Fountain Grove Drive
Bryan, OH 43506
(419) 636-4536
Bryan, OH 43506
(419) 636-4536
Gr: 6-12 | 883 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1010.
Hilltop High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 W Jackson St
West Unity, OH 43570
(419) 924-2365
West Unity, OH 43570
(419) 924-2365
Gr: 7-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1111.
Montpelier High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1015 E Brown Rd
Montpelier, OH 43543
(419) 485-6700
Montpelier, OH 43543
(419) 485-6700
Gr: 7-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1212.
Montpelier Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1015 E Brown Rd
Montpelier, OH 43543
(419) 485-6700
Montpelier, OH 43543
(419) 485-6700
Gr: PK-7 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1313.
North Central Junior/high School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Baubice St
Pioneer, OH 43554
(419) 737-2366
Pioneer, OH 43554
(419) 737-2366
Gr: 7-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1414.
Stryker High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 S Defiance St
Stryker, OH 43557
(419) 682-4591
Stryker, OH 43557
(419) 682-4591
Gr: 7-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Williams County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
120 S Beech St
Bryan, OH 43506
(419) 633-6250
Bryan, OH 43506
(419) 633-6250
Gr: PK | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
217 E River St
Edgerton, OH 43517
(419) 298-2166
Edgerton, OH 43517
(419) 298-2166
Gr: 7-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
301 E Butler St
Bryan, OH 43506
(419) 636-6931
Bryan, OH 43506
(419) 636-6931
Gr: 2-3 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
1015 E. Brown Road
Montpelier, OH 43543
(419) 485-6700
Montpelier, OH 43543
(419) 485-6700
Gr: 4-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
510 Avenue A
Bryan, OH 43506
(419) 636-5034
Bryan, OH 43506
(419) 636-5034
Gr: K-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Williams County, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Williams County, OH include Edgerton Elementary School, North Central Elementary School and Bryan Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Williams County?
14 public schools are located in Williams County.
What percentage of students in Williams County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Williams County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Williams County?
Williams County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Williams County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Williams County include: Montpelier High School vs. Hilltop High School, Hilltop High School vs. Montpelier High School, Edon Elementary School vs. Edgerton Elementary School
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