For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,717 students in Wauseon, OH (there are 2 private schools, serving 126 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Wauseon, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wauseon, OH are Wauseon High School, Wauseon Elementary School and Wauseon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wauseon, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Wauseon have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wauseon, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wauseon High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
840 Parkview St
Wauseon, OH 43567
(419) 335-5756
Wauseon, OH 43567
(419) 335-5756
Gr: 9-12 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Wauseon Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
950 E Oak St
Wauseon, OH 43567
(419) 335-6581
Wauseon, OH 43567
(419) 335-6581
Gr: 3-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Wauseon Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
940 E Oak St
Wauseon, OH 43567
(419) 335-2701
Wauseon, OH 43567
(419) 335-2701
Gr: 6-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
940 E Leggett St
Wauseon, OH 43567
(419) 335-4000
Wauseon, OH 43567
(419) 335-4000
Gr: PK-2 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wauseon, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Wauseon, OH include Wauseon High School, Wauseon Elementary School and Wauseon Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Wauseon?
4 public schools are located in Wauseon.
What percentage of students in Wauseon go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Wauseon are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wauseon?
Wauseon public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Wauseon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wauseon include: Wauseon Middle School vs. Wauseon High School, Wauseon Primary School vs. Wauseon Elementary School, Wauseon Elementary School vs. Wauseon Primary School
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