📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (Ohio State Tests 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 8 Rated Districts in Allen County, OH
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Bluffton Exempted Village School District | Bluffton | 10/10 Excellent | 91st |
| #2 | Spencerville Local School District | Spencerville | 9/10 Excellent | 86th |
| #3 | Bath Local School District | Lima | 9/10 Excellent | 80th |
| #4 | Shawnee Local School District | Lima | 7/10 Good | 66th |
| #5 | Elida Local School District | Elida | 6/10 Average | 50th |
| #6 | Allen East Local School District | Harrod | 5/10 Average | 45th |
| #7 | Perry Local School District | Lima | 3/10 Below Average | 21st |
| #8 | Lima City School District | Lima | 1/10 Poor | 3rd |
Best School Districts in Allen County, Ohio (2026)
This page lists the 8 public school districts headquartered in Allen County, Ohio that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using Ohio State Tests 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Ohio, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Allen County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Allen County, Ohio? ▼
Among the 8 rated districts in Allen County, Ohio, the highest-rated is Bluffton Exempted Village School District (Bluffton), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 91st percentile of Ohio districts on Ohio State Tests 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (Ohio State Tests 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Ohio and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.