For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 2,524 students in Putnam County, OH. The top ranked public high schools in Putnam County, OH are Kalida High School, Ottoville High School and Miller City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Ohio public high schools.
Putnam County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Columbus Grove High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Putnam County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kalida High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 N Third St
Kalida, OH 45853
(419) 532-3529
Kalida, OH 45853
(419) 532-3529
Grades: 5-12
| 350 students
Rank: #22.
Ottoville High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
650 W Third St
Ottoville, OH 45876
(419) 453-3358
Ottoville, OH 45876
(419) 453-3358
Grades: 7-12
| 199 students
Rank: #33.
Miller City High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5195 S.r. 108
Miller City, OH 45864
(419) 876-3173
Miller City, OH 45864
(419) 876-3173
Grades: 9-12
| 205 students
Rank: #44.
Columbus Grove High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 W Cross St
Columbus Grove, OH 45830
(419) 659-2156
Columbus Grove, OH 45830
(419) 659-2156
Grades: 9-12
| 269 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Continental Local High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5211 State Route 634
Continental, OH 45831
(419) 596-3871
Continental, OH 45831
(419) 596-3871
Grades: 7-12
| 201 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Fort Jennings High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
#1 Musketeer Drive
Fort Jennings, OH 45844
(419) 286-2238
Fort Jennings, OH 45844
(419) 286-2238
Grades: 7-12
| 164 students
Rank: #77.
Ottawa-glandorf High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
630 Glendale Ave
Ottawa, OH 45875
(419) 523-5702
Ottawa, OH 45875
(419) 523-5702
Grades: 9-12
| 591 students
Rank: #88.
Pandora-gilboa High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 Rocket Ridge
Pandora, OH 45877
(419) 384-3225
Pandora, OH 45877
(419) 384-3225
Grades: 9-12
| 183 students
Rank: #99.
Leipsic High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
232 Oak St
Leipsic, OH 45856
(419) 943-2164
Leipsic, OH 45856
(419) 943-2164
Grades: 7-12
| 362 students
Putnam County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Opportunity Center High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
7374 State Route 109
Ottawa, OH 45875
(419) 523-0026
Ottawa, OH 45875
(419) 523-0026
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5211 State Route 634
Continental, OH 45831
(419) 596-4571
Continental, OH 45831
(419) 596-4571
Grades: 6-8
| 103 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Putnam County, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Putnam County, OH include Kalida High School, Ottoville High School and Miller City High School. Putnam County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Ohio.
How many public high schools are located in Putnam County, OH?
9 public high schools are located in Putnam County, OH.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County, OH?
Putnam County, OH public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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