For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 962 students in Ottawa, OH (there are , serving 312 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in Ottawa, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ottawa, OH are Ottawa-glandorf High School and Ottawa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ottawa, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Ottawa have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ottawa, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ottawa-glandorf High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
630 Glendale Ave
Ottawa, OH 45875
(419) 523-5702
Ottawa, OH 45875
(419) 523-5702
Gr: 9-12 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Ottawa Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
123 Putnam Pkwy
Ottawa, OH 45875
(419) 523-4290
Ottawa, OH 45875
(419) 523-4290
Gr: K-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Ottawa, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Opportunity Center High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
7374 State Route 109
Ottawa, OH 45875
(419) 523-0026
Ottawa, OH 45875
(419) 523-0026
630 Glendale Ave
Ottawa, OH 45875
(419) 523-6464
Ottawa, OH 45875
(419) 523-6464
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ottawa, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Ottawa, OH include Ottawa-glandorf High School and Ottawa Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ottawa?
2 public schools are located in Ottawa.
What percentage of students in Ottawa go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in Ottawa are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ottawa?
Ottawa public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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