| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huron City School District | Huron | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 1,211 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Edison Local (formerly Berlin-Milan) School District | Berlin Heights | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 1,399 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Margaretta Local School District | Castalia | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 1,079 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Vermilion Local School District | Vermilion | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 1,723 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Perkins Local School District | Sandusky | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 1,897 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Sandusky City School District | Sandusky | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 3,185 | 5 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Kelleys Island Local School District | Kelleys Island | Not rated | 5 | 1 | 3–6 | 1 |
How Erie County compares
Together they enroll 10,499 students across 23 schools. The largest is Sandusky City School District with 3,185 students. Districts here average 5.7/10, above the Ohio average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10. 1 of the 7 districts has no state assessment data and is shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Erie County, Ohio
Erie County has 7 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Erie County is Huron City School District (9/10). 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 Erie County, OH?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Erie 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 Erie County, OH?
Of the districts serving Erie County, Huron City School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 84th 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.