For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 796 students in Atwater, OH.
The top-ranked public schools in Atwater, OH are Waterloo Elementary School, Waterloo High School and Waterloo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atwater, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Atwater have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Atwater, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waterloo Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1464 Industry Rd
Atwater, OH 44201
(330) 947-2153
Atwater, OH 44201
(330) 947-2153
Gr: PK-6 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Waterloo High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1464 Industry Rd
Atwater, OH 44201
(330) 947-2124
Atwater, OH 44201
(330) 947-2124
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Waterloo Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1464 Industry Rd
Atwater, OH 44201
(330) 947-2124
Atwater, OH 44201
(330) 947-2124
Gr: 7-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Atwater, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Atwater, OH include Waterloo Elementary School, Waterloo High School and Waterloo Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Atwater?
3 public schools are located in Atwater.
What is the racial composition of students in Atwater?
Atwater public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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