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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Seneca County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 8,739 students in Seneca County, OH (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,174 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Seneca County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Seneca County, OH are Seneca East Elementary School, Hopewell-loudon Local Elementary School and New Riegel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seneca County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Seneca County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Seneca County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seneca East Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13343 E Us Highway 224
Attica, OH 44807
(419) 426-3344
Gr: K-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Hopewell-loudon Local Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
181 N County Road 7
Bascom, OH 44809
(419) 937-2804
Gr: PK-6 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
New Riegel Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
44 N Perry St
New Riegel, OH 44853
(419) 595-2265
Gr: K-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Lakota Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5200 County Road 13
Kansas, OH 44841
(419) 986-6640
Gr: PK-4 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Hopewell-loudon Local High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
181 N County Road 7
Bascom, OH 44809
(419) 937-2804
Gr: 7-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Old Fort Elementary School Bettsville Campus
(Math: 78% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
118 Washington St
Bettsville, OH 44815
(419) 986-5166
Gr: PK-6 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Green Springs Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
420 N Broadway St
Green Springs, OH 44836
(419) 639-2902
Gr: 3-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
New Riegel High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
44 N Perry St
New Riegel, OH 44853
(419) 595-2256
Gr: 6-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
Seneca East Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13343 E Us Highway 224
Attica, OH 44807
(419) 426-3312
Gr: 6-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Old Fort High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7635 N Co Rd 51
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 992-4291
Gr: 7-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1111.
Noble 4-5 Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
130 Minerva St
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 447-1566
Gr: 4-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1212.
Krout 2-3 Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20 Glenn St
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 447-2652
Gr: 2-3 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1313.
Lakota High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5200 County Road 13
Kansas, OH 44841
(419) 986-6620
Gr: 9-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1414.
Seneca East High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13343 E Us Highway 224
Attica, OH 44807
(419) 426-3312
Gr: 9-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1515.
Lakota Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5200 County Road 13
Kansas, OH 44841
(419) 986-6630
Gr: 5-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1616.
Columbian High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 S Monroe St
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 447-6331
Gr: 9-12 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1717.
Tiffin Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
103 Shepherd Drive
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 447-3358
Gr: 6-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1818.
Fostoria Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1202 H L Ford Dr
Fostoria, OH 44830
(419) 436-4125
Gr: PK-6 | 1,050 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1919.
Fostoria Junior/senior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Park Ave
Fostoria, OH 44830
(419) 436-4110
Gr: 6-12 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2020.
Bridges Community Academy Dba Bridges Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
190 St Francis Ave
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 455-9295
Gr: K-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2121.
North Central Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
928 W Market St Ste B
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 448-5786
Gr: 8-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln Pre-kindergarten School
124 Ohio Ave
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 447-2515
Gr: PK | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Sentinel Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
793 E Township Road 201
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 448-1212
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Washington K-1 Elementary School
151 Elmer St
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 447-1072
Gr: K-1 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Seneca County, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Seneca County, OH include Seneca East Elementary School, Hopewell-loudon Local Elementary School and New Riegel Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Seneca County?
25 public schools are located in Seneca County.
What percentage of students in Seneca County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Seneca County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Seneca County?
Seneca County public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Seneca County are often viewed compared to one another?

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