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Best Fulton County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 7,986 students in Fulton County, OH (there are 4 private schools, serving 341 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Fulton County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Fulton County, OH are Archbold Elementary School, Evergreen Elementary School and Pettisville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fulton County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Fulton County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Fulton County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Archbold Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 Lafayette St
Archbold, OH 43502
(419) 446-2727
Gr: K-4 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14844 County Road 6
Metamora, OH 43540
(419) 644-9221
Gr: PK-4 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Pettisville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
232 Summit St
Pettisville, OH 43553
(419) 446-2705
Gr: K-6 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Swanton Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
111 Crestwood Dr
Swanton, OH 43558
(419) 826-3766
Gr: PK-4 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Swanton Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Elton Pkwy
Swanton, OH 43558
(419) 826-4016
Gr: 5-9 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Pike-delta-york Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1101 Panther Pride Dr
Delta, OH 43515
(419) 822-9118
Gr: 5-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Archbold Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
306 Stryker St
Archbold, OH 43502
(419) 446-2726
Gr: 5-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Archbold High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 Lafayette St
Archbold, OH 43502
(419) 445-5579
Gr: 9-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Pettisville High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
232 Summit St
Pettisville, OH 43553
(419) 446-2705
Gr: 7-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1010.
Delta Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1099 Panther Pride Drive
Delta, OH 43515
(419) 822-5630
Gr: K-4 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1111.
Evergreen Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14544 County Road 6
Metamora, OH 43540
(419) 644-2331
Gr: 5-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Pike-delta-york High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
605 Taylor St
Delta, OH 43515
(419) 822-8247
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Wauseon High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
840 Parkview St
Wauseon, OH 43567
(419) 335-5756
Gr: 9-12 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1414.
Wauseon Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
950 E Oak St
Wauseon, OH 43567
(419) 335-6581
Gr: 3-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1515.
Evergreen High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14544 County Road 6
Metamora, OH 43540
(419) 644-2951
Gr: 9-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1616.
Wauseon Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
940 E Oak St
Wauseon, OH 43567
(419) 335-2701
Gr: 6-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1717.
Swanton High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 N Main St
Swanton, OH 43558
(419) 826-3045
Gr: 8-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1818.
Fayette Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 E Gamble Rd
Fayette, OH 43521
(419) 237-2776
Gr: PK-6 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1919.
Fayette Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 E Gamble Rd
Fayette, OH 43521
(419) 237-2114
Gr: 7-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Four County Career Center
Vocational School
22900 State Route 34
Archbold, OH 43502
(419) 267-3331
Gr: 7-12 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Wauseon Primary School
940 E Leggett St
Wauseon, OH 43567
(419) 335-4000
Gr: PK-2 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Fulton County, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Fulton County, OH include Archbold Elementary School, Evergreen Elementary School and Pettisville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fulton County?
21 public schools are located in Fulton County.
What percentage of students in Fulton County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Fulton County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton County?
Fulton County public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Fulton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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