For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,547 students in 43420, OH (there are 4 private schools, serving 928 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 43420, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 43420, OH are Otis Elementary School, Lutz Elementary School and Fremont Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 43420 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 43420, OH have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 43420, OH Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Otis Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
718 N Brush St
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-8964
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-8964
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #22.
Lutz Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1929 Buckland Ave
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-0091
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-0091
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #33.
Fremont Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1250 North St
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-5569
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-5569
Grades: 6-8
| 809 students
Rank: #44.
Croghan Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
414 N Pennsylvania Ave
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-1511
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-1511
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #55.
Atkinson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Delaware Ave
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-5361
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-5361
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #66.
Fremont Ross High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 North St
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-8221
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-8221
Grades: 9-12
| 995 students
Rank: n/an/a
Buckeye Community School - Fremont
Charter School
401 S Front St
Fremont, OH 43420
(740) 231-2444
Fremont, OH 43420
(740) 231-2444
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Technology Center
Vocational School
1220 Cedar St
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 334-5698
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 334-5698
Grades: 6-12
| 92 students
Rank: n/an/a
Vanguard Tech Center
Vocational School
1306 Cedar St
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-2626
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-2626
Grades: 9-12
| 157 students
43420, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
916 Hayes Ave
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-6371
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-6371
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1038 Miller St
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-5538
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-5538
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 43420, OH?
The top ranked public schools in 43420, OH include Otis Elementary School, Lutz Elementary School and Fremont Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 43420?
9 public schools are located in 43420.
What percentage of students in 43420 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 43420 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 43420?
43420 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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