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Best Allen County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 5,200 students in Allen County, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Allen County, OH are Bath Middle School, Shawnee Middle School and Bluffton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allen County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Allen County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Allen County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bath Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2700 Bible Rd
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-1839
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Shawnee Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3235 Zurmehly Rd
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 998-8057
Gr: 5-8 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Bluffton Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
116 S Jackson St
Bluffton, OH 45817
(419) 358-7961
Gr: 6-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Spencerville Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2500 Wisher Dr
Spencerville, OH 45887
(419) 647-4112
Gr: 5-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
227 N Jefferson St
Delphos, OH 45833
(419) 695-2523
Gr: 3-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Allen East Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9105 Harding Hwy
Harrod, OH 45850
(419) 648-3333
Gr: 5-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Lima South Science-technology Magnet K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
755 Saint Johns Ave
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3190
Gr: K-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Elida Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4500 Sunnydale St
Lima, OH 45807
(419) 338-6802
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
901 Wildcat Ln
Delphos, OH 45833
(419) 695-1786
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Bath Digital Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2850 Bible Rd
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-0807
Gr: 8-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #1111.
Perry High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2770 E Breese Rd
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 221-2774
Gr: 7-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1212.
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
338 W Kibby St
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3320
Gr: K-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1313.
Heir Force Community School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
216 N Elizabeth St
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 228-9241
Gr: K-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1414.
Lima West Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
503 N Cable Rd
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 996-3150
Gr: 7-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Apollo Career Center
Vocational School
3325 Shawnee Rd
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 998-2908
Gr: 7-12 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Allen County, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Allen County, OH include Bath Middle School, Shawnee Middle School and Bluffton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Allen County?
15 public middle schools are located in Allen County.
What is the racial composition of students in Allen County?
Allen County public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Allen County are often viewed compared to one another?

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