| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller City-New Cleveland Local School District | Miller City | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 542 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Kalida Local School District | Kalida | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 600 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Ottoville Local School District | Cloverdale | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 489 | 2 | K–12 | 2 |
| Columbus Grove Local School District | Columbus Grove | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 756 | 3 | K–12 | 2 |
| Ottawa-Glandorf Local School District | Glandorf | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 1,519 | 4 | K–12 | 2 |
| Continental Local School District | Continental | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 450 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
| Jennings Local School District | Fort Jennings | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 351 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
| Pandora-Gilboa Local School District | Pandora | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 521 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Leipsic Local School District | Belmore | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 704 | 2 | K–12 | 2 |
How Putnam County compares
Together they enroll 5,932 students across 23 schools. The largest is Ottawa-Glandorf Local School District with 1,519 students. Districts here average 8.9/10, above the Ohio average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 8/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Putnam County, Ohio
Putnam County has 9 public school districts covering 13 zip codes. The top-rated district in Putnam County is Miller City-New Cleveland Local 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 Putnam County, OH?
9 school districts serve zip codes in Putnam 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 Putnam County, OH?
Of the districts serving Putnam County, Miller City-New Cleveland Local School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 99th 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.