For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,120 students in 45805, OH (there are 4 private schools, serving 711 private students). 62% of all K-12 students in 45805, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 45805, OH are Maplewood Elementary School, Heritage Elementary School and Lima West Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 45805 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 45805, OH have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 45805, OH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1670 Wonderlick Rd
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 998-8076
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 998-8076
Gr: 3-4 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
816 College Ave
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 996-3390
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 996-3390
Gr: PK-4 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Lima West Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
503 N Cable Rd
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 996-3150
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 996-3150
Gr: 7-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
45805, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1130 Rice Ave
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 998-2340
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 998-2340
Gr: PK-4 | 257 students Minority enrollment: 32%
1003 W Spring St
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 998-2360
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 998-2360
Gr: PK-4 | 233 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 45805, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 45805, OH include Maplewood Elementary School, Heritage Elementary School and Lima West Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 45805?
3 public schools are located in 45805.
What percentage of students in 45805 go to public school?
62% of all K-12 students in 45805 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 45805?
45805 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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