For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 656 students in 45801, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in 45801, OH are Bath Middle School, Heir Force Community School and Bath Digital Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 45801 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 45801, OH have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 45801, OH Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bath Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2700 Bible Rd
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-1839
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-1839
Grades: 6-8
| 410 students
Rank: #22.
Heir Force Community School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 W Grand Ave
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 228-9241
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 228-9241
Grades: K-8
| 230 students
Rank: #33.
Bath Digital Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2850 Bible Rd
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-0807
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-0807
Grades: 8-12
| 16 students
45801, Ohio 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Allen County Schools Alternative Program (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
345 S Elizabeth St
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 224-6492
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 224-6492
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
650 E Edwards St
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 998-2310
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 998-2310
Grades: PK-4
| 181 students
515 W Elm St
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 998-2320
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 998-2320
Grades: PK-4
| 193 students
1 Spartan Way
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3400
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3400
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1 Spartan Way
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3000
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 349 students
1 Spartan Way
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3000
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 318 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 45801, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in 45801, OH include Bath Middle School, Heir Force Community School and Bath Digital Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 45801?
3 public middle schools are located in 45801.
What is the racial composition of students in 45801?
45801 public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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