For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,687 students in Van Wert County, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Van Wert County, OH are Lincolnview Jr/sr High School, Crestview High School and Van Wert High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Wert County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Van Wert County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public high schools.
Van Wert County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crestview High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Van Wert County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincolnview Jr/sr High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15945 Middle Point Rd
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 968-2214
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 968-2214
Grades: 7-12
| 362 students
Rank: #22.
Crestview High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
531 E Tully St
Convoy, OH 45832
(419) 749-9100
Convoy, OH 45832
(419) 749-9100
Grades: 9-12
| 244 students
Rank: #33.
Van Wert High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10708 State Route 118
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-3350
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-3350
Grades: 9-12
| 585 students
Rank: n/an/a
Vantage Career Center
Vocational School
818 N Franklin St
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-5411
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-5411
Grades: 9-12
| 496 students
Van Wert County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
305 Frothingham St
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-1761
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-1761
Grades: K-4
| 235 students
501 E 3rd St
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-5976
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-5976
Grades: K-5
| 126 students
205 W Crawford St
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 623-5380
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 623-5380
Grades: 6-12
| 53 students
15145 Lincoln Hwy
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-3697
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-3697
Grades: 7-12
| 37 students
305 S Shane St
Ohio City, OH 45874
(419) 965-2131
Ohio City, OH 45874
(419) 965-2131
Grades: PK-6
| 315 students
205 West Crawford St
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-0648
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-0648
Grades: 5
| 154 students
839 Prospect Ave
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-0384
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-0384
Grades: K-4
| 232 students
Wb Esc Student Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
620 N Cherry St
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-5618
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-5618
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Van Wert County, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Van Wert County, OH include Lincolnview Jr/sr High School, Crestview High School and Van Wert High School.
How many public high schools are located in Van Wert County?
4 public high schools are located in Van Wert County.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Wert County?
Van Wert County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Van Wert County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Van Wert County include: Van Wert High School vs. Lincolnview Jr/sr High School, Lincolnview Jr/sr High School vs. Van Wert High School, Crestview High School vs. Lincolnview Jr/sr High School
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