For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 6,581 students in Sandusky County, OH (there are 5 private schools, serving 762 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Sandusky County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sandusky County, OH are Woodmore Elementary School, James J Hilfiker Elementary School and Clyde Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sandusky County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Sandusky County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Sandusky County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodmore Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 W Main St
Woodville, OH 43469
(419) 862-1070
Woodville, OH 43469
(419) 862-1070
Gr: PK-4 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
James J Hilfiker Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 S Sunset Ave
Gibsonburg, OH 43431
(419) 637-7249
Gibsonburg, OH 43431
(419) 637-7249
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Clyde Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
821 S Main St
Clyde, OH 43410
(419) 547-9868
Clyde, OH 43410
(419) 547-9868
Gr: PK-2 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Mcpherson Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4230 Limerick Rd
Clyde, OH 43410
(419) 547-9150
Clyde, OH 43410
(419) 547-9150
Gr: 6-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Otis Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
718 N Brush St
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-8964
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-8964
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Woodmore Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Main St
Woodville, OH 43469
(419) 862-1070
Woodville, OH 43469
(419) 862-1070
Gr: 5-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Lutz Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1929 Buckland Ave
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-0091
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-0091
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Atkinson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Delaware Ave
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-5361
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-5361
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Gibsonburg Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
740 S Main St
Gibsonburg, OH 43431
(419) 637-7954
Gibsonburg, OH 43431
(419) 637-7954
Gr: 6-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1010.
Gibsonburg High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
740 S Main St
Gibsonburg, OH 43431
(419) 637-2873
Gibsonburg, OH 43431
(419) 637-2873
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1111.
Clyde High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Race St
Clyde, OH 43410
(419) 547-9511
Clyde, OH 43410
(419) 547-9511
Gr: 9-12 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1212.
Fremont Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1250 North St
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-5569
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-5569
Gr: 6-8 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1313.
Croghan Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
414 N Pennsylvania Ave
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-1511
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-1511
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1414.
Fremont Ross High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 North St
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-8221
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-8221
Gr: 9-12 | 959 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Buckeye Community School - Fremont
Charter School
401 S Front St
Fremont, OH 43420
(740) 231-2444
Fremont, OH 43420
(740) 231-2444
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Technology Center
Vocational School
1220 Cedar St
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 334-5698
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 334-5698
Gr: 6-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Vanguard Tech Center
Vocational School
1306 Cedar St
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-2626
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-2626
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sandusky County, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Sandusky County, OH include Woodmore Elementary School, James J Hilfiker Elementary School and Clyde Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sandusky County?
17 public schools are located in Sandusky County.
What percentage of students in Sandusky County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Sandusky County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sandusky County?
Sandusky County public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Sandusky County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sandusky County include: Clyde High School vs. Fremont Ross High School, Fremont Ross High School vs. Clyde High School, Gibsonburg High School vs. Fremont Ross High School
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