📊 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 6 Rated Districts in Ottawa County, OH
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Benton-Carroll-Salem Local School District | Oak Harbor | 9/10 Excellent | 81st |
| #2 | Put-in-Bay Local School District | Put In Bay | 8/10 Good | 78th |
| #3 | Danbury Local School District | Lakeside Marblehead | 8/10 Good | 77th |
| #4 | Genoa Area Local School District | Genoa | 7/10 Good | 69th |
| #5 | Woodmore Local School District | Elmore | 6/10 Average | 57th |
| #6 | Port Clinton City School District | Port Clinton | 5/10 Average | 43rd |
Best School Districts in Ottawa County, Ohio (2026)
This page lists the 6 public school districts headquartered in Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa County, Ohio? ▼
Among the 6 rated districts in Ottawa County, Ohio, the highest-rated is Benton-Carroll-Salem Local School District (Oak Harbor), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 81st 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.