Holgate Elementary School

Holgate Elementary School serves 178 students across kindergarten through fifth grade in Holgate, Ohio. At 16.2 students per teacher, class sizes stay small — giving teachers the bandwidth to stay close to each student's learning arc. The school scores 9.2 out of 10 overall, rated Exceptional, with a 9.5 in both academics and growth.

That growth mark is telling: it measures year-over-year gains regardless of starting point, and a 9.5 signals that students here are advancing faster than almost anywhere in the state. The numbers back that up — Holgate Elementary ranks 13th among 1,742 public elementary schools in Ohio, a placement that reflects both consistent outcomes and strong upward momentum. Zoom out to all public schools in Ohio and the picture holds.

The school ranks 29th out of 3,440 statewide, outperforming 99% of its peers across every grade level. It sits at the top of Holgate's two public schools and stands as one of the strongest elementary options in Ohio for parents who want to see both high achievement and measurable growth from their child's school.

With an enrollment of 178 students, Holgate Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Holgate Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.