| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton-Carroll-Salem Local School District | Graytown | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 1,373 | 3 | K–12 | 3 |
| Put-in-Bay Local School District | Put In Bay | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 68 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Danbury Local School District | Lakeside Marblehead | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 563 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Genoa Area Local School District | Clay Center | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 1,307 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Woodmore Local School District | Elmore | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 935 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Port Clinton City School District | Gypsum | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 1,489 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Middle Bass Local School District | Middle Bass | Not rated | — | — | PK | 1 |
| North Bass Local School District | Isle Saint George | Not rated | — | — | PK | 1 |
How Ottawa County compares
Together they enroll 5,735 students across 18 schools. The largest is Port Clinton City School District with 1,489 students. Districts here average 7.2/10, above the Ohio average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 9/10. 2 of the 8 districts have no state assessment data and are shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Ottawa County, Ohio
Ottawa County has 8 public school districts covering 15 zip codes. The top-rated district in Ottawa County is Benton-Carroll-Salem Local 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 Ottawa County, OH?
8 school districts serve zip codes in Ottawa 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 Ottawa County, OH?
Of the districts serving Ottawa County, Benton-Carroll-Salem Local School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 81st 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.