| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluffton Exempted Village School District | Beaverdam | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 1,204 | 3 | K–12 | 2 |
| Spencerville Local School District | Spencerville | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 926 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Bath Local School District | Lima | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 1,692 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Shawnee Local School District | Lima | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 2,289 | 4 | K–12 | 2 |
| Elida Local School District | Lima | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 2,183 | 3 | K–12 | 2 |
| Allen East Local School District | Harrod | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 1,065 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Perry Local School District | Lima | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 723 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
| Lima City School District | Lima | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 3,394 | 10 | PK–12 | 0 |
How Allen County compares
Together they enroll 13,476 students across 32 schools. The largest is Lima City School District with 3,394 students. Districts here average 6.2/10, above the Ohio average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Allen County, Ohio
Allen County has 8 public school districts covering 12 zip codes. The top-rated district in Allen County is Bluffton Exempted Village School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (Ohio State Tests 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Ohio. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Allen County, OH?
8 school districts serve zip codes in Allen County, OH. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Allen County, OH?
Of the districts serving Allen County, Bluffton Exempted Village School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 91st percentile among Ohio school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Ohio reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Ohio and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Ohio only, never across state lines.