Put-in-bay Elementary School

Put-In-Bay Elementary School is a regular public school on South Bass Island, serving 45 students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. Small enrollment means every student gets attention — and the results show it. The school earns a 9.2 out of 10 composite score and an Exceptional rating, driven by a standout 9.9 growth score that places it among Ohio's strongest performers on year-over-year student improvement.

The numbers are hard to argue with. Put-In-Bay ranks 15th out of 1,742 elementary schools in Ohio — a top-1% result that outperforms 99% of public schools statewide. That standing holds when measured against every public school in the state: 32nd out of 3,440 total.

For a school with fewer than 50 students, these are extraordinary outcomes. A student-teacher ratio of 22.5:1 reflects the island's limited population base. What it doesn't reflect is academic performance — Put-In-Bay consistently delivers results that larger, better-resourced schools across Ohio cannot match.

Families evaluating Lake Erie island schools will find this school's data among the most compelling in the state.

With an enrollment of 45 students, Put-in-bay 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.

The student-teacher ratio at Put-in-bay Elementary School is 22.5:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Located in a rural area, Put-in-bay 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.