For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 991 students in Sullivan, OH.
The top ranked public schools in Sullivan, OH are Black River Education Center Elementary School, Black River High School and Black River Education Center Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sullivan, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Sullivan have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Sullivan, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Black River Education Center Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
257 County Road 40
Sullivan, OH 44880
(419) 736-2161
Sullivan, OH 44880
(419) 736-2161
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #22.
Black River High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
233 County Road 40
Sullivan, OH 44880
(419) 736-3303
Sullivan, OH 44880
(419) 736-3303
Grades: 9-12
| 283 students
Rank: #33.
Black River Education Center Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
257 County Road 40
Sullivan, OH 44880
(419) 736-3304
Sullivan, OH 44880
(419) 736-3304
Grades: 6-8
| 221 students
Rank: #44.
Black River Local Virtual School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
257a County Road 40
Sullivan, OH 44880
(419) 736-3300
Sullivan, OH 44880
(419) 736-3300
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sullivan, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Sullivan, OH include Black River Education Center Elementary School, Black River High School and Black River Education Center Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Sullivan?
4 public schools are located in Sullivan.
What is the racial composition of students in Sullivan?
Sullivan public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Sullivan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sullivan include: Black River Education Center Middle School vs. Black River High School
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