For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 5,423 students in Ottawa County, OH (there are , serving 222 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Ottawa County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Ottawa County, OH are Genoa Elementary School, Oak Harbor High School and Jerusalem Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ottawa County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Ottawa County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Ottawa County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Genoa Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2820 N Genoa Clay Center Rd
Genoa, OH 43430
(419) 855-7741
Genoa, OH 43430
(419) 855-7741
Grades: PK-5
| 638 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Harbor High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11661 W State Route 163
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
(419) 898-6216
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
(419) 898-6216
Grades: 7-12
| 649 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Jerusalem Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
535 S Yondota Rd
Curtice, OH 43412
(419) 836-6111
Curtice, OH 43412
(419) 836-6111
Grades: K-4
| 442 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
R C Waters Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 E Ottawa St
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
(419) 898-6219
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
(419) 898-6219
Grades: K-4
| 360 students
Rank: #55.
Oak Harbor Intermediate School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 N Locust St
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
(419) 898-6217
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
(419) 898-6217
Grades: 4-6
| 327 students
Rank: #66.
Danbury Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9451 E Harbor Rd
Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440
(419) 798-4081
Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440
(419) 798-4081
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #77.
Port Clinton High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
821 Jefferson St
Port Clinton, OH 43452
(419) 734-2147
Port Clinton, OH 43452
(419) 734-2147
Grades: 9-12
| 458 students
Rank: #88.
Danbury Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9451 E Harbor Rd
Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440
(419) 798-5185
Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440
(419) 798-5185
Grades: 6-8
| 120 students
Rank: #99.
Danbury High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9451 E Harbor Rd
Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440
(419) 798-4037
Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440
(419) 798-4037
Grades: 9-12
| 163 students
Rank: #1010.
Genoa Area High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2980 N Genoa Clay Center Rd
Genoa, OH 43430
(419) 855-7741
Genoa, OH 43430
(419) 855-7741
Grades: 9-12
| 409 students
Rank: #1111.
Genoa Area Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2950 N Genoa Clay Center Rd
Genoa, OH 43430
(419) 855-7741
Genoa, OH 43430
(419) 855-7741
Grades: 6-8
| 266 students
Rank: #1212.
Bataan Memorial Intermediate School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 W 6th St
Port Clinton, OH 43452
(419) 734-3931
Port Clinton, OH 43452
(419) 734-3931
Grades: 3-5
| 282 students
Rank: #1313.
Put-in-bay Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
548 Catawba Ave
Put In Bay, OH 43456
(419) 285-3614
Put In Bay, OH 43456
(419) 285-3614
Grades: PK-6
| 45 students
Rank: #1414.
Woodmore High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
633 Fremont St
Elmore, OH 43416
(419) 862-2721
Elmore, OH 43416
(419) 862-2721
Grades: 9-12
| 278 students
Rank: #1515.
Port Clinton Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
807 Jefferson St
Port Clinton, OH 43452
(419) 734-4448
Port Clinton, OH 43452
(419) 734-4448
Grades: 6-8
| 333 students
Rank: #1616.
Put-in-bay High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
548 Catawba Ave
Put In Bay, OH 43456
(419) 285-3614
Put In Bay, OH 43456
(419) 285-3614
Grades: 7-12
| 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
575 W 6th St
Port Clinton, OH 43452
(419) 734-2815
Port Clinton, OH 43452
(419) 734-2815
Grades: PK-2
| 365 students
Ottawa County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1224 West St
Genoa, OH 43430
(419) 855-8373
Genoa, OH 43430
(419) 855-8373
Grades: PK-2
| 315 students
3536 North State Route 19
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
(419) 898-6215
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
(419) 898-6215
Grades: PK-4
| 110 students
3321 Nw Catawba Rd
Port Clinton, OH 43452
(419) 797-2179
Port Clinton, OH 43452
(419) 797-2179
Grades: K-3
| 83 students
9451 E Harbor Rd
Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440
(419) 798-5185
Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440
(419) 798-5185
Grades: 1-12
| 11 students
1661 North Walker St
Graytown, OH 43432
(419) 862-2082
Graytown, OH 43432
(419) 862-2082
Grades: PK-4
| 85 students
515 Kenny Rd
Isle Saint George, OH 43436
(419) 285-2750
Isle Saint George, OH 43436
(419) 285-2750
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 133
Gypsum, OH 43433
(419) 734-2812
Gypsum, OH 43433
(419) 734-2812
Grades: PK-6
| 273 students
1098 North West St
Rocky Ridge, OH 43458
(419) 898-6218
Rocky Ridge, OH 43458
(419) 898-6218
Grades: K-5
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ottawa County, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Ottawa County, OH include Genoa Elementary School, Oak Harbor High School and Jerusalem Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ottawa County?
17 public schools are located in Ottawa County.
What percentage of students in Ottawa County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Ottawa County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ottawa County?
Ottawa County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Ottawa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ottawa County include: Genoa Area High School vs. Oak Harbor High School, Woodmore High School vs. Oak Harbor High School, Bataan Memorial Intermediate School vs. Danbury Elementary School
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