Toledo City School District
School District · Toledo, Ohio
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
56
40 elem, 10 high
Enrollment
21,047
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
56
40 elem, 10 high
Enrollment
21,047
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#541 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,542
+$5,885 vs Ohio median
District size
21,047 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Toledo City ranks #541 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Toledo City's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 53 schools. Its top-rated schools are Edgewater Elementary School (9.0/10), Grove Patterson Academy Elementary School (8.1/10), and Old West End Academy Elementary School (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Toledo City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (53 of 56). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edgewater Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Grove Patterson Academy Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Old West End Academy Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Ella P. Stewart Academy for Girls | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Toledo Early College High School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Elmhurst Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Escuela Smart Academy | 7.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Toledo Pre-Medical and Health Science Academy | 7.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Harvard Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Toledo Technology Academy High School | 6.9 / 10 |
See all 56 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Toledo City
Toledo City is a Toledo, Ohio school district serving 56 schools.The district educates 21,047 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. District-level spending was $20,542 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Toledo City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Edgewater Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Toledo City students show an average math proficiency of 29.5% and ELA proficiency of 37.8%.
The district includes 40 elementary schools, and 10 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Toledo City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Toledo City with test data.
Schools in Toledo City
56 schoolsElementary Schools40
High Schools10
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Toledo
- Total Enrollment
- 21,047
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,448
- District spending per student
- $20,542NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 30.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Toledo City?
Toledo City has 56 schools in total — 40 elementary, and 10 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Toledo City?
The average composite rating for Toledo City is 5.4/10. 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 Toledo City?
Toledo City's district-level spending was $20,542 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 Toledo City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Toledo City is 14.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Toledo City?
Edgewater Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Toledo City with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Toledo City?
Across schools in Toledo City with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Toledo City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Toledo City has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 56 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
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 29.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.8%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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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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