Best Schools in Putnam County, OH
Putnam County, OH has 35 public schools (13 high, 5 middle, 17 elementary) serving 9,420 students. On average they score 74% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in Putnam County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Putnam County, OH
The top high schools in Putnam County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kalida High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalida Local • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 366 Students
2. Columbus Grove High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Grove Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 259 Students
3. Ottoville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottoville Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 212 Students
4. Leipsic High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leipsic Local • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 363 Students
5. Ottawa-glandorf High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottawa-glandorf Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 537 Students
6. Fort Jennings High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jennings Local • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 196 Students
7. Wayne Trace High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Trace Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 431 Students
8. Continental Local High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Continental Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 185 Students
9. Paulding High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paulding Exempted Village • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 348 Students
10. Patrick Henry High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Patrick Henry Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 252 Students
Best Middle Schools in Putnam County, OH
The top middle schools in Putnam County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Miller City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miller City-new Cleveland Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 121 Students
2. Columbus Grove Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Grove Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 234 Students
3. Patrick Henry Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Patrick Henry Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 275 Students
4. Pandora-gilboa Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pandora-gilboa Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 157 Students
5. Paulding Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paulding Exempted Village • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 269 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Putnam County, OH
The top elementary schools in Putnam County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Continental Local Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Continental Local • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 265 Students
2. Oakwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paulding Exempted Village • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 297 Students
3. Glandorf Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottawa-glandorf Local • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 541 Students
4. Ottoville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottoville Local • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 277 Students
5. Patrick Henry Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Patrick Henry Local • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 324 Students
6. Grover Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Trace Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 225 Students
7. Sts Peter & Paul Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sts Peter & Paul Catholic School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 288 Students
8. Ottawa Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottawa-glandorf Local • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 441 Students
9. Leipsic Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leipsic Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 341 Students
10. Mccomb Local Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccomb Local • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 304 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Putnam County, OH
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Putnam County, OH has a total population of 34,451 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Putnam County, OH
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Putnam County, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Putnam County, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Putnam County, OH.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Putnam County, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Putnam County, OH
How many schools are in Putnam County, OH?
Putnam County, OH has 35 public schools: 13 high schools, 5 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 9,420 students in total.
How do schools in Putnam County perform on state tests?
On average, 35 schools in Putnam County score 74% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in Putnam County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Putnam County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Putnam County
9 places in Putnam County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (9)
- Columbus Grove (3)
- Miller City (3)
- Ottawa (3)
- Pandora (3)
- Continental (2)
- Fort Jennings (2)
- Kalida (2)
- Leipsic (2)
- Ottoville (2)
School districts (4)
- Columbus Grove Local (3 schools)
- Miller City-New Cleveland Local (3 schools)
- Ottawa-Glandorf Local (3 schools)
- Pandora-Gilboa Local (3 schools)