For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,458 students in Vandalia, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Vandalia, OH are Helke Elementary School, Demmitt Elementary School and Morton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vandalia, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Vandalia have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Vandalia, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Helke Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
611 Randler Ave
Vandalia, OH 45377
(937) 415-3000
Vandalia, OH 45377
(937) 415-3000
Grades: K-3
| 431 students
Rank: #22.
Demmitt Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 E National Rd
Vandalia, OH 45377
(937) 415-6500
Vandalia, OH 45377
(937) 415-6500
Grades: K-3
| 357 students
Rank: #33.
Morton Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8555 Peters Pike
Vandalia, OH 45377
(937) 415-6600
Vandalia, OH 45377
(937) 415-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 670 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 S Keowee St
Vandalia, OH 45377
(937) 225-4598
Vandalia, OH 45377
(937) 225-4598
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Vandalia, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Vandalia, OH include Helke Elementary School, Demmitt Elementary School and Morton Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Vandalia?
4 public elementary schools are located in Vandalia.
What is the racial composition of students in Vandalia?
Vandalia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Vandalia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Vandalia include: Demmitt Elementary School vs. Helke Elementary School, Helke Elementary School vs. Demmitt Elementary School
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