Findlay City School District
School District · Findlay, Ohio
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,612
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,612
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
Evaluating Findlay City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Findlay City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Wilson Vance Elementary School
Findlay · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Chamberlin Hill Elementary School
Findlay · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Donnell Middle School
Findlay · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#513 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,996
$1,661 vs Ohio median
District size
5,612 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Findlay City ranks #513 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Findlay City's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Wilson Vance Elementary School (8.0/10), Chamberlin Hill Elementary School (7.2/10), and Donnell Middle School (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.0/10 despite 48% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Findlay City schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Findlay City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilson Vance Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Chamberlin Hill Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Donnell Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Bigelow Hill Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Glenwood Middle School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Findlay High School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Northview Primary School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Whittier Primary School | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Findlay City
Findlay City is a Findlay, Ohio school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 5,612 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.3:1. District-level spending was $12,996 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Findlay City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Wilson Vance Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Findlay City students show an average math proficiency of 70.3% and ELA proficiency of 71.2%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Findlay City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Findlay City with test data.
Schools in Findlay City
10 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Findlay
- Total Enrollment
- 5,612
- Teachers (FTE)
- 276
- District spending per student
- $12,996NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Findlay City?
Findlay City has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Findlay City?
The average composite rating for Findlay City is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Findlay City?
Findlay City's district-level spending was $12,996 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Findlay City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Findlay City is 20.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Findlay City?
Wilson Vance Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Findlay City with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Findlay City?
Across schools in Findlay City with test data, the average math proficiency is 70.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Findlay City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Findlay City has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 70.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 71.2%
How we rate schools
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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.
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