Van Wert County Schools & Education
Van Wert County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
68/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,052
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,994
School Score
68/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#20
of 88 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Van Wert County
Measured School Summary
Van Wert County performs at an average level with a school score of 68/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.1%.
Funding Context
Van Wert County spends $8,052 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 25% above the Ohio average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Van Wert County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
14 public schools and 4 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
68/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #20 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.
Completion
92.1%
3.8 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,052
$58 above the state average
School coverage
14
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Van Wert County has 14 public schools across 4 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Van Wert County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Van Wert County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#20
of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 14 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Van Wert City
Elementary to high school visible
2,024 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Crestview Local
Elementary to high school visible
931 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Lincolnview Local
Elementary and high visible
792 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Vantage Career Center
High school only in this slice
489 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Crestview Local is the largest listed district slice, with 4 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Van Wert County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Van Wert County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Van Wert County, Ohio
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Solid Foundation for 4,700 Students
Van Wert County supports 4,785 students across 14 public schools, including five elementary and five high schools. Four distinct districts manage this network, providing a structured educational environment for the local community.
Van Wert City Leads Local Districts
Van Wert City is the largest district, serving 2,024 students across four schools. There are currently no charter schools in the county, meaning education is entirely provided by traditional local districts.
A Balanced Rural and Town Experience
The landscape features nine rural and five town-based schools, with an average enrollment of 342 students. Van Wert Elementary is the largest campus with 647 students, while Van Wert Middle School serves a smaller cohort of 396.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Van Wert County
Reported Enrollment
4,785
14 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Van Wert County
Van Wert City
Crestview Local
Lincolnview Local
Vantage Career Center
14 Public Schools in Van Wert County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Wert Elementary School | Record | Van Wert City | Van Wert, 45891Rural: Fringe | 1–5 | Primary | 647 |
| Van Wert High School | Record | Van Wert City | Van Wert, 45891Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 593 |
| Vantage Career Center | Record | Vantage Career Center | Van Wert, 45891Town: Distant | 9–12 | Vocational | 489 |
| Lincolnview Elementary School | Record | Lincolnview Local | Van Wert, 45891Rural: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 413 |
| Van Wert Middle School | Record | Van Wert City | Van Wert, 45891Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 396 |
| Van Wert Early Childhood Center | Record | Van Wert City | Van Wert, 45891Town: Distant | PK–KG | Primary | 388 |
| Lincolnview Jr/Sr High School | Record | Lincolnview Local | Van Wert, 45891Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 379 |
| Crestview Elementary School | Record | Crestview Local | Convoy, 45832Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 327 |
| Jefferson High School | Record | Delphos City | Delphos, 45833Town: Fringe | 5–12 | High | 272 |
| Jefferson Middle School | Record | Delphos City | Delphos, 45833Town: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 244 |
| Crestview High School | Record | Crestview Local | Convoy, 45832Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 230 |
| Crestview Middle School | Record | Crestview Local | Convoy, 45832Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 209 |
| Crestview Early Childhood Center | Record | Crestview Local | Convoy, 45832Rural: Distant | PK–KG | Primary | 165 |
| Delphos City Schools (Preschool) | Record | Delphos City | Delphos, 45833Town: Fringe | PK | Other | 33 |
Vantage Career Center
Vantage Career Center
Van Wert, 45891 / Town: Distant
Lincolnview Elementary School
Lincolnview Local
Van Wert, 45891 / Rural: Fringe
Van Wert Early Childhood Center
Van Wert City
Van Wert, 45891 / Town: Distant
Lincolnview Jr/Sr High School
Lincolnview Local
Van Wert, 45891 / Rural: Fringe
Crestview Elementary School
Crestview Local
Convoy, 45832 / Rural: Distant
Crestview Early Childhood Center
Crestview Local
Convoy, 45832 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,052
State avg $7,994
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Schools in Van Wert County, Ohio — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Van Wert County, Ohio?
Van Wert County supports 4,785 students across 14 public schools, including five elementary and five high schools. Four distinct districts manage this network, providing a structured educational environment for the local community.
What are the major school districts in Van Wert County, Ohio?
Van Wert City is the largest district, serving 2,024 students across four schools. There are currently no charter schools in the county, meaning education is entirely provided by traditional local districts.
What is the school experience like in Van Wert County?
The landscape features nine rural and five town-based schools, with an average enrollment of 342 students. Van Wert Elementary is the largest campus with 647 students, while Van Wert Middle School serves a smaller cohort of 396.
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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.