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
Shawnee 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 | Listed only | Apollo | Lima, 45806Suburb: Small | 7–12 | Vocational | 824 |
| Bath Elementary School | Listed only | Bath Local | Lima, 45801Suburb: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 800 |
| Shawnee Middle School | Listed only | Shawnee Local | Lima, 45806Suburb: Small | 4–8 | Middle | 727 |
| Shawnee High School | Listed only | Shawnee Local | Lima, 45806Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 707 |
| Elida High School | Listed only | Elida Local | Elida, 45807Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 628 |
| Bluffton Elementary School | Listed only | Bluffton Exempted Village | Bluffton, 45817Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 542 |
| Elida Middle School | Listed only | Elida Local | Elida, 45807Suburb: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 537 |
| Elmwood Elementary School | Listed only | Shawnee Local | Lima, 45806Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 516 |
| Allen East Elementary School | Listed only | Allen East Local | Harrod, 45850Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 459 |
| Bath High School | Listed only | Bath Local | Lima, 45801Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 458 |
| Heritage Elementary School | Listed only | Lima City | Lima, 45805City: Small | PK–4 | Primary | 421 |
| Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 | Listed only | Lima City | Lima, 45804City: Small | KG–8 | Primary | 416 |
| Bath Middle School | Listed only | Bath Local | Lima, 45801Suburb: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 415 |
| Perry Elementary School | Listed only | Perry Local | Lima, 45806Rural: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 406 |
| Bluffton High School | Listed only | Bluffton Exempted Village | Bluffton, 45817Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 379 |
| Lima West Middle School | Listed only | Lima City | Lima, 45805City: Small | 7–8 | Middle | 352 |
| Spencerville Elementary School | Listed only | Spencerville Local | Spencerville, 45887Rural: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 344 |
| Franklin Elementary School | Listed only | 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
Apollo Career Center
Apollo
Lima, 45806 / Suburb: Small
Bath Elementary School
Bath Local
Lima, 45801 / Suburb: Small
Shawnee Middle School
Shawnee Local
Lima, 45806 / Suburb: Small
Shawnee High School
Shawnee Local
Lima, 45806 / Suburb: Small
Elida High School
Elida Local
Elida, 45807 / Rural: Fringe
Bluffton Elementary School
Bluffton Exempted Village
Bluffton, 45817 / Town: Distant
Elida Middle School
Elida Local
Elida, 45807 / Suburb: Small
Elmwood Elementary School
Shawnee Local
Lima, 45806 / Rural: Fringe
Allen East Elementary School
Allen East Local
Harrod, 45850 / Rural: Fringe
Bath High School
Bath Local
Lima, 45801 / Suburb: Small
Heritage Elementary School
Lima City
Lima, 45805 / City: Small
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8
Lima City
Lima, 45804 / City: Small
Bath Middle School
Bath Local
Lima, 45801 / Suburb: Small
Perry Elementary School
Perry Local
Lima, 45806 / Rural: Fringe
Bluffton High School
Bluffton Exempted Village
Bluffton, 45817 / Town: Distant
Lima West Middle School
Lima City
Lima, 45805 / City: Small
Spencerville Elementary School
Spencerville Local
Spencerville, 45887 / Rural: Distant
Franklin Elementary School
Delphos City
Delphos, 45833 / Town: Fringe
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.