For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 930 students in Van Wert County, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Van Wert County, OH are Lincolnview Jr/sr High School, Crestview Middle School and Van Wert Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Wert County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Van Wert County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle 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 Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
531 E Tully St
Convoy, OH 45832
(419) 749-9100
Convoy, OH 45832
(419) 749-9100
Grades: 6-8
| 195 students
Rank: #33.
Van Wert Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10694 State Route 118
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-0727
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-0727
Grades: 6-8
| 373 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 middle schools in Van Wert County, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Van Wert County, OH include Lincolnview Jr/sr High School, Crestview Middle School and Van Wert Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Van Wert County?
3 public middle schools are located in Van Wert County.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Wert County?
Van Wert County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Van Wert County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Van Wert County include: Crestview Middle School vs. Van Wert Middle School, Van Wert Middle School vs. Crestview Middle School, Crestview Middle School vs. Lincolnview Jr/sr High School
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