Best Schools in Toledo, Ohio
119 schools · 82 Elementary · 2 Middle · 20 High · 15 Other
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.5/10
- Median household income
- $51,303
- Median home value
- $113,513
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24%
- Avg commute
- 20 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 54%
21% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Toledo compares
Ohio rank
#385 of 442
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Ohio avg (6.2)
Median household income
$51k
72% of Ohio median
Schools in this city
116
About Schools in Toledo, Ohio
Toledo's public school system spans 94 ranked schools, giving families a wide range of options across the city and surrounding districts. The system's average rating sits at 5.1 out of 10, which reflects a broad performance spread — most schools cluster in the middle tier, while a small group of high performers pull significantly ahead. Only 7 schools, or 7% of the total, score 7 or above, so the top options are concentrated rather than widespread.
Ottawa Hills Local School District leads the city's rankings by a clear margin. Ottawa Hills High School scores 9.2 out of 10, the highest mark among all 94 ranked schools, and Ottawa Hills Elementary School follows at 8.7. Both schools serve the Ottawa Hills village district, a small, well-resourced district that consistently outperforms Toledo City School District neighbors. Families targeting these schools should confirm their address falls within district boundaries, as open enrollment is not guaranteed.
For families outside Ottawa Hills, Toledo's high-performing options narrow quickly but still exist. Toledo Early College High School (7.7) and Toledo Technology Academy High School (7.6) offer strong alternatives with specialized focuses — early college credit pathways and STEM, respectively. Both require active enrollment decisions rather than automatic assignment. At the elementary level, Raymer Elementary School (7.1) rounds out the top tier. Together, these seven schools represent the realistic high end of what Toledo's public system offers.
The practical picture for parents: location alone will not guarantee a strong school assignment in Toledo. With the citywide average at 5.1 and top-tier schools making up just 7% of ranked options, researching specific school ratings before choosing a home address or submitting enrollment applications is worth the effort. Specialty high schools like Toledo Early College and Toledo Technology Academy expand access beyond geography, but admission processes vary. Parents should contact individual schools directly to confirm application timelines, eligibility requirements, and current enrollment availability before making decisions.
Elementary Schools
82 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 554 students · Kindergarten–6th | 8.7 |
| 2 | 381 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.1 |
| 3 | 138 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.0 |
| 4 | 66 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.5 |
| 5 | 456 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.5 |
| 6 | 111 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.5 |
| 7 | 390 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.4 |
| 8 | 443 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.4 |
| 9 | 299 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.4 |
| 10 | 519 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.3 |
| 11 | 604 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.1 |
| 12 | 258 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.1 |
| 13 | 310 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.0 |
| 14 | 325 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.9 |
| 15 | 282 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.8 |
| 16 | 372 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.7 |
| 17 | 285 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.7 |
| 18 | 211 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.6 |
| 19 | 431 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.4 |
| 20 | 398 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.4 |
| 21 | 378 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.4 |
| 22 | 672 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.4 |
| 23 | 397 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.2 |
| 24 | 398 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.2 |
| 25 | 314 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.1 |
Show 57 more elementary schools
| 26 | 336 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.1 | ||
| 27 | 277 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.1 | ||
| 28 | 332 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.0 | ||
| 29 | 409 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.0 | ||
| 30 | 453 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.9 | ||
| 31 | 399 students · Pre-K–3rd | 4.9 | ||
| 32 | 351 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.8 | ||
| 33 | 341 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.8 | ||
| 34 | 553 students · Pre-K–8th | 4.8 | ||
| 35 | 380 students · Pre-K–8th | 4.8 | ||
| 36 | 239 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.6 | ||
| 37 | 267 students · Pre-K–8th | 4.5 | ||
| 38 | 617 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.5 | ||
| 39 | 383 students · Pre-K–8th | 4.4 | ||
| 40 | 350 students · Pre-K–8th | 4.4 | ||
| 41 | 510 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.4 | ||
| 42 | 287 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.3 | ||
| 43 | 362 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.3 | ||
| 44 | 286 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.3 | ||
| 45 | 542 students · Pre-K–8th | 4.3 | ||
| 46 | 280 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.3 | ||
| 47 | 149 students · Pre-K–6th | 4.3 | ||
| 48 | 383 students · Kindergarten–7th | 4.2 | ||
| 49 | 454 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.0 | ||
| 50 | 340 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.0 | ||
| 51 | 130 students · Pre-K–6th | 3.9 | ||
| 52 | 531 students · Kindergarten–6th | 3.9 | ||
| 53 | 320 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.8 | ||
| 54 | 347 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.8 | ||
| 55 | 235 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.7 | ||
| 56 | 257 students · Kindergarten–7th | 3.7 | ||
| 57 | 516 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.7 | ||
| 58 | 263 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.6 | ||
| 59 | 219 students · Pre-K–8th | 3.5 | ||
| 60 | 274 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.4 | ||
| 61 | 494 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.2 | ||
| 62 | 67 students · Kindergarten–5th | 2.9 | ||
| 63 | 252 students · Kindergarten–8th | 2.6 | ||
| 64 | 347 students · Kindergarten–8th | 2.6 | ||
| 65 | 396 students · Kindergarten–6th | 2.2 | ||
| 66 | 399 students · Kindergarten–8th | 2.2 | ||
| 67 | 104 students · Kindergarten–6th | 1.9 | ||
| Private Schools 15 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | WEST SIDE MONTESSORI
Private
140 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | ST PIUS X ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Private
135 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL
Private
197 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | 270 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | 111 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 6 | TOLEDO JUNIOR ACADEMY
Private
40 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 7 | QUEEN OF APOSTLES GRADE SCHOOL
Private
171 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 8 | ST JOAN OF ARC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Private
287 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 9 | TRINITY LUTHERAN
Private
155 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 10 | ST BENEDICT CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Private
205 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 11 | REGINA COELI CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Private
177 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 12 | GESU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Private
384 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 13 | 217 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 14 | 456 students · TK–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 15 | GATEWAY PRE-K SCHOOL
Private
2 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 520 students · 7th–8th | 4.8 |
| 2 | 509 students · 8th–8th | 3.8 |
High Schools
20 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 481 students · 7th–12th | 9.2 | ||
| 2 | 330 students · 7th–12th | 7.7 | ||
| 3 | 311 students · 7th–12th | 7.6 | ||
| 4 | 65 students · 5th–12th | 6.5 | ||
| 5 | 813 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 | ||
| 6 | 310 students · 9th–12th | 6.1 | ||
| 7 | 721 students · 9th–12th | 5.9 | ||
| 8 | 388 students · 11th–12th | 5.8 | ||
| 9 | 745 students · 6th–12th | 5.7 | ||
| 10 | 232 students · 6th–12th | 5.6 | ||
| 11 | 939 students · 9th–12th | 5.5 | ||
| 12 | 765 students · 9th–12th | 5.5 | ||
| 13 | 187 students · 7th–12th | 5.4 | ||
| 14 | 1,111 students · 9th–12th | 5.3 | ||
| 15 | 595 students · 8th–12th | 5.1 | ||
| 16 | 2,229 students · 9th–12th | 4.5 | ||
| Private Schools 4 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | NOTRE DAME ACADEMY
Private
628 students · 7th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Private
578 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | ST FRANCIS DE SALES SCHOOL
Private
700 students · 7th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | 753 students · 6th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
15 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 263 students · 3rd–12th | 7.0 | ||
| 2 | 118 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.8 | ||
| 3 | 535 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.8 | ||
| 4 | 573 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.8 | ||
| 5 | 53 students · 3rd–12th | 5.6 | ||
| 6 | 325 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.5 | ||
| 7 | 96 students · 4th–12th | 5.4 | ||
| 8 | 146 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 5.2 | ||
| 9 | 328 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 4.8 | ||
| 10 | 12 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | — | ||
| 11 | 143 students · 9th–10th | — | ||
| Private Schools 4 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Private
65 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | MAUMEE VALLEY COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
Private
528 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | TOLEDO CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
Private
538 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | EMMANUEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Private
607 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Toledo
Toledo, Ohio · 119 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 15 ZIP codes
Median Income
$51,303
Median Home Value
$113,513
Median Rent
$871/mo
Population
299,334
College Educated
24%
Homeownership
54%
Avg Commute
20 min
Poverty Rate
26.1%
Community Profile
Toledo has a median household income of $51,303. It is a community where 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $113,513, with a median rent of $871/month. The area has a poverty rate of 26.1%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 20 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Quick Facts
- State
- Ohio
- Total Schools
- 119
- Elementary
- 82
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 20
- Districts
- 30
- Avg Rating
- 5.5/10
Resources
School Districts (30)
Autism Model School
1 school · 96 students
Toledo School For The Arts
1 school · 745 students
The Autism Academy Of Learning
1 school · 53 students
Glass City Academy
1 school · 388 students
Skyway Career Prep High School
1 school · 310 students
Winterfield Venture Academy
1 school · 454 students
Maritime Academy of Toledo The
1 school · 232 students
Horizon Science Academy-Springfield
1 school · 351 students
Bennett Venture Academy
1 school · 604 students
Summit Academy - Toledo
1 school · 118 students
Horizon Science Academy Toledo
1 school · 535 students
Toledo Preparatory and Fitness Academy
1 school · 235 students
L. Hollingworth School for Talented and Gifted
1 school · 287 students
Madison Avenue School of Arts
1 school · 396 students
SunBridge Schools
1 school · 257 students
Imagine Environmental Science Academy
1 school · 67 students
Ann Jerkins-Harris Academy of Excellence
1 school · 138 students
Hope Learning Academy of Toledo
1 school · 66 students
Discovery Academy
1 school · 341 students
Rise & Shine Academy
1 school · 104 students
Kenmore Preparatory Academy dba Toledo Preparatory Academy
1 school · 399 students
Northwest Ohio Classical Academy
1 school · 573 students
Explorers Academy of Science and Technology
1 school · 252 students
Western Toledo Preparatory Academy
1 school · 347 students
Sylvania Schools
13 schools · 7,787 students
Toledo City
57 schools · 21,047 students
Ottawa Hills Local
2 schools · 1,035 students
Springfield Local
7 schools · 3,310 students
Washington Local
10 schools · 6,771 students
Victory Academy of Toledo
1 school · 111 students
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How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Toledo, Ohio
How many schools are in Toledo, Ohio?
Toledo has 119 schools, including 96 public and 23 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Toledo, Ohio?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Toledo is 5.5 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.
What is the top-ranked school in Toledo, Ohio?
The top-ranked school in Toledo on MySchoolScout is Ottawa Hills High School with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What is the best elementary school in Toledo, Ohio?
The top-ranked elementary school in Toledo on MySchoolScout is West Side Montessori with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best middle school in Toledo, Ohio?
The top-ranked middle school in Toledo on MySchoolScout is Washington Junior High School with a composite score of 4.8/10.
What is the best high school in Toledo, Ohio?
The top-ranked high school in Toledo on MySchoolScout is Ottawa Hills High School with a composite score of 9.2/10.
How many school districts serve Toledo, Ohio?
Toledo is served by 30 school districts: Autism Model School, Toledo School for the Arts, The Autism Academy of Learning, Glass City Academy, Skyway Career Prep High School, Winterfield Venture Academy, Maritime Academy of Toledo the, Horizon Science Academy-springfield, Bennett Venture Academy, Summit Academy - Toledo, Horizon Science Academy Toledo, Toledo Preparatory and Fitness Academy, L. Hollingworth School for Talented and Gifted, Madison Avenue School of Arts, Sunbridge Schools, Imagine Environmental Science Academy, Ann Jerkins-harris Academy of Excellence, Hope Learning Academy of Toledo, Discovery Academy, Rise & Shine Academy, Kenmore Preparatory Academy Dba Toledo Preparatory Academy, Northwest Ohio Classical Academy, Explorers Academy of Science and Technology, Western Toledo Preparatory Academy, Sylvania Schools, Toledo City, Ottawa Hills Local, Springfield Local, Washington Local, Victory Academy of Toledo.
What is the education level in Toledo, Ohio?
According to Census data, 24% of adults in Toledo have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Toledo, Ohio?
The median household income in Toledo is approximately $51,303 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Toledo, Ohio?
Yes, Toledo has 23 private schools alongside 96 public schools. The top-rated private school is West Side Montessori with a score of 8.8/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Toledo, Ohio?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Toledo is 17.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Toledo, Ohio?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.