Allen County Public Schools
Allen County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
36
public schools
Total Enrollment
14,952
students
School Districts
12
districts
How to use the Allen County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Ohio; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Allen County has 12 district entries. Lima City is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 10 schools.
School records are spread across 6 listed communities. Lima has the most listed schools, with 23 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 16 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 3 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 charter, 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
2 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
36
in Allen County
Reported Enrollment
14,952
36 schools reporting
School Districts
12
districts
Charter Schools
2
6% of total
School Level Breakdown
12 School Districts in Allen County
Lima City
GuideShawnee Local
Elida Local
Bath Local
Bluffton Exempted Village
Allen East Local
Spencerville Local
Delphos City
Apollo
Perry Local
36 Public Schools in Allen County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 36 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elida Elementary | Profile | Elida Local | Elida, 45807Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 1,018 |
| Lima Senior High School | Profile | Lima City | Lima, 45801City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,013 |
| Apollo Career Center | Record | Apollo | Lima, 45806Suburb: Small | 7–12 | Vocational | 824 |
| Bath Elementary School | Record | Bath Local | Lima, 45801Suburb: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 800 |
| Shawnee Middle School | Record | Shawnee Local | Lima, 45806Suburb: Small | 4–8 | Middle | 727 |
| Shawnee High School | Record | Shawnee Local | Lima, 45806Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 707 |
| Elida High School | Record | Elida Local | Elida, 45807Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 628 |
| Bluffton Elementary School | Record | Bluffton Exempted Village | Bluffton, 45817Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 542 |
| Elida Middle School | Record | Elida Local | Elida, 45807Suburb: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 537 |
| Elmwood Elementary School | Record | Shawnee Local | Lima, 45806Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 516 |
| Allen East Elementary School | Record | Allen East Local | Harrod, 45850Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 459 |
| Bath High School | Record | Bath Local | Lima, 45801Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 458 |
| Heritage Elementary School | Record | Lima City | Lima, 45805City: Small | PK–4 | Primary | 421 |
| Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 | Record | Lima City | Lima, 45804City: Small | KG–8 | Primary | 416 |
| Bath Middle School | Record | Bath Local | Lima, 45801Suburb: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 415 |
| Perry Elementary School | Record | Perry Local | Lima, 45806Rural: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 406 |
| Bluffton High School | Record | Bluffton Exempted Village | Bluffton, 45817Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 379 |
| Lima West Middle School | Record | Lima City | Lima, 45805City: Small | 7–8 | Middle | 352 |
| Spencerville Elementary School | Record | Spencerville Local | Spencerville, 45887Rural: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 344 |
| Franklin Elementary School | Record | Delphos City | Delphos, 45833Town: Fringe | KG–4 | Primary | 339 |
Elida Elementary
Elida Local
Elida, 45807 / Rural: Fringe
Lima Senior High School
Lima City
Lima, 45801 / City: Small
Bluffton Elementary School
Bluffton Exempted Village
Bluffton, 45817 / Town: Distant
Allen East Elementary School
Allen East Local
Harrod, 45850 / Rural: Fringe
Bluffton High School
Bluffton Exempted Village
Bluffton, 45817 / Town: Distant
Spencerville Elementary School
Spencerville Local
Spencerville, 45887 / Rural: Distant
Every public school record in Allen County
Each school below has a stable directory anchor, so listed-only schools can still be referenced from this county page. Profile links open deeper generated pages when available; directory anchors keep every NCES school record findable without creating thin standalone pages.
Directory records
36
Showing here
36
Profile pages
2
Primary schools
16- Record
Allen East Elementary School
Allen East Local
- Grades
- PK–4
- Location
- Harrod, 45850
- Enrollment
- 459 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Bath Elementary School
Bath Local
- Grades
- KG–5
- Location
- Lima, 45801
- Enrollment
- 800 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Bluffton Elementary School
Bluffton Exempted Village
- Grades
- KG–5
- Location
- Bluffton, 45817
- Enrollment
- 542 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Franklin Elementary School
Delphos City
- Grades
- KG–4
- Location
- Delphos, 45833
- Enrollment
- 339 students
Listed on this county directory
- Elida ElementaryRecord
Elida Local
- Grades
- KG–5
- Location
- Elida, 45807
- Enrollment
- 1,018 students
- Record
Heir Force Community School
Heir Force Community School
- Grades
- KG–8
- Location
- Lima, 45801
- Enrollment
- 238 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Freedom Elementary School
Lima City
- Grades
- PK–4
- Location
- Lima, 45804
- Enrollment
- 232 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Heritage Elementary School
Lima City
- Grades
- PK–4
- Location
- Lima, 45805
- Enrollment
- 421 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Independence Elementary School
Lima City
- Grades
- PK–4
- Location
- Lima, 45801
- Enrollment
- 275 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8
Lima City
- Grades
- KG–8
- Location
- Lima, 45804
- Enrollment
- 416 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8
Lima City
- Grades
- KG–8
- Location
- Lima, 45804
- Enrollment
- 186 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Unity Elementary School
Lima City
- Grades
- PK–4
- Location
- Lima, 45804
- Enrollment
- 191 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Perry Elementary School
Perry Local
- Grades
- KG–6
- Location
- Lima, 45806
- Enrollment
- 406 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Elmwood Elementary School
Shawnee Local
- Grades
- PK–2
- Location
- Lima, 45806
- Enrollment
- 516 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Maplewood Elementary School
Shawnee Local
- Grades
- 3–4
- Location
- Lima, 45805
- Enrollment
- 339 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Spencerville Elementary School
Spencerville Local
- Grades
- KG–4
- Location
- Spencerville, 45887
- Enrollment
- 344 students
Listed on this county directory
Middle schools
8- Record
Allen East Middle School
Allen East Local
- Grades
- 5–8
- Location
- Harrod, 45850
- Enrollment
- 330 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Bath Middle School
Bath Local
- Grades
- 6–8
- Location
- Lima, 45801
- Enrollment
- 415 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Bluffton Middle School
Bluffton Exempted Village
- Grades
- 6–8
- Location
- Bluffton, 45817
- Enrollment
- 283 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Elida Middle School
Elida Local
- Grades
- 6–8
- Location
- Elida, 45807
- Enrollment
- 537 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Lima North Middle School
Lima City
- Grades
- 5–6
- Location
- Lima, 45801
- Enrollment
- 308 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Lima West Middle School
Lima City
- Grades
- 7–8
- Location
- Lima, 45805
- Enrollment
- 352 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Shawnee Middle School
Shawnee Local
- Grades
- 4–8
- Location
- Lima, 45806
- Enrollment
- 727 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Spencerville Middle School
Spencerville Local
- Grades
- 5–8
- Location
- Spencerville, 45887
- Enrollment
- 304 students
Listed on this county directory
High schools
11- Record
Allen East High School
Allen East Local
- Grades
- 9–12
- Location
- Harrod, 45850
- Enrollment
- 276 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Apollo Career Center
Apollo
- Grades
- 7–12
- Location
- Lima, 45806
- Enrollment
- 824 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Bath Digital Academy
Bath Local
- Grades
- 7–12
- Location
- Lima, 45801
- Enrollment
- 19 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Bath High School
Bath Local
- Grades
- 9–12
- Location
- Lima, 45801
- Enrollment
- 458 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Bluffton High School
Bluffton Exempted Village
- Grades
- 9–12
- Location
- Bluffton, 45817
- Enrollment
- 379 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Elida High School
Elida Local
- Grades
- 9–12
- Location
- Elida, 45807
- Enrollment
- 628 students
Listed on this county directory
- Lima Senior High SchoolRecord
Lima City
- Grades
- 9–12
- Location
- Lima, 45801
- Enrollment
- 1,013 students
- Record
Perry High School
Perry Local
- Grades
- 7–12
- Location
- Lima, 45806
- Enrollment
- 317 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Shawnee High School
Shawnee Local
- Grades
- 9–12
- Location
- Lima, 45806
- Enrollment
- 707 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
Spencerville High School
Spencerville Local
- Grades
- 9–12
- Location
- Spencerville, 45887
- Enrollment
- 278 students
Listed on this county directory
- Record
West Central Learning Academy II
West Central Learning Academy II
- Grades
- 9–12
- Location
- Lima, 45801
- Enrollment
- 75 students
Listed on this county directory
Other schools
1- Record
Lima HS - Preschool
Lima City
- Grades
- PK
- Location
- Lima, 45801
- Enrollment
- 0 students
Listed on this county directory
Allen County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Allen County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Ohio. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Allen County public school directory?
The directory lists 36 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Allen County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Allen County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Allen County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Allen County?
Start with the 12 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Allen County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.