📊 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 9 Rated Districts in Putnam County, OH
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Miller City-New Cleveland Local School District | Miller City | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #2 | Kalida Local School District | Kalida | 10/10 Excellent | 95th |
| #3 | Ottoville Local School District | Ottoville | 10/10 Excellent | 94th |
| #4 | Columbus Grove Local School District | Columbus Grove | 9/10 Excellent | 85th |
| #5 | Ottawa-Glandorf Local School District | Ottawa | 9/10 Excellent | 84th |
| #6 | Continental Local School District | Continental | 8/10 Good | 79th |
| #7 | Jennings Local School District | Fort Jennings | 8/10 Good | 76th |
| #8 | Pandora-Gilboa Local School District | Pandora | 8/10 Good | 75th |
| #9 | Leipsic Local School District | Leipsic | 8/10 Good | 71st |
Best School Districts in Putnam County, Ohio (2026)
This page lists the 9 public school districts headquartered in Putnam 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 Putnam 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 Putnam County, Ohio? ▼
Among the 9 rated districts in Putnam County, Ohio, the highest-rated is Miller City-New Cleveland Local School District (Miller City), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 99th 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.