For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 6,829 students in Erie County, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Erie County, OH are Woodlands Elementary School, Mccormick Middle School and Margaretta Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Erie County, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Erie County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Erie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodlands Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1810 Maple Ave
Huron, OH 44839
(419) 433-1234
Huron, OH 44839
(419) 433-1234
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Mccormick Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
325 Ohio St
Huron, OH 44839
(419) 433-1234
Huron, OH 44839
(419) 433-1234
Gr: 6-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Margaretta Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5906 Bogart Rd W
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-5357
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-5357
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Edison Middle School (Formerly Berlin-milan Middle School)
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 Center St
Berlin Heights, OH 44814
(419) 588-2078
Berlin Heights, OH 44814
(419) 588-2078
Gr: 4-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem)
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
140 Main St S
Milan, OH 44846
(419) 499-2471
Milan, OH 44846
(419) 499-2471
Gr: PK-3 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Sailorway Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5355 Sailorway Dr
Vermilion, OH 44089
(440) 204-1702
Vermilion, OH 44089
(440) 204-1702
Gr: 4-7 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Vermilion Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1285 Douglas St
Vermilion, OH 44089
(440) 204-1703
Vermilion, OH 44089
(440) 204-1703
Gr: PK-3 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Meadowlawn Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1313 E Strub Rd
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-0214
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-0214
Gr: 3-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Briar Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3700 South Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-0132
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-0132
Gr: 6-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
Margaretta High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 Lowell St
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-5351
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-5351
Gr: 6-12 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
Kelleys Island High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
528 Division St
Kelleys Island, OH 43438
(419) 746-2730
Kelleys Island, OH 43438
(419) 746-2730
Gr: 1-8 | 7 students
Rank: #1212.
The Sandusky Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Hayes Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1200
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1200
Gr: 3-6 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1313.
Monroe Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
328 E Monroe St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(567) 998-7522
Sandusky, OH 44870
(567) 998-7522
Gr: K-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1414.
The Sandusky Primary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
924 Ontario St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1300
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1300
Gr: K-2 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
310 Douglas Dr
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-4352
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-4352
Gr: PK-2 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
528 Division St
Kelleys Island, OH 43438
(419) 746-2730
Kelleys Island, OH 43438
(419) 746-2730
Gr: PK-8
Erie County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1925 Barker St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8124
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8124
Gr: PK-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
20 Center St
Berlin Heights, OH 44814
(419) 588-2079
Berlin Heights, OH 44814
(419) 588-2079
Gr: PK-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
5906 Bogart Rd W
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-5357
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-5357
Gr: PK-3 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
1215 Campbell St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8101
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8101
Gr: K-6 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
910 W Madison St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8359
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8359
Gr: K-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
328 E Monroe St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8160
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8160
Gr: K-6 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Sandusky Practical Nursing (Closed 2004)
Vocational School
407 Decatur St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-6940
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-6940
School Of Practical Nursing (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
407 Decatur St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-6940
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-6940
712 Cleveland Rd E
Huron, OH 44839
(419) 433-1234
Huron, OH 44839
(419) 433-1234
Gr: PK-2 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
4501 Venice Heights Blvd
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1290
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1290
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Erie County, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Erie County, OH include Woodlands Elementary School, Mccormick Middle School and Margaretta Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Erie County?
16 public elementary schools are located in Erie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Erie County?
Erie County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Erie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Erie County include: Sailorway Middle School vs. Edison Middle School (Formerly Berlin-milan Middle School), The Sandusky Intermediate School vs. The Sandusky Primary School, Edison Middle School (Formerly Berlin-milan Middle School) vs. Sailorway Middle School
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