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Toledo City School District

1609 N Summit St
Toledo, OH 43604-1806
(District boundaries shown in map)
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (419) 671-0500
www.tps.org

Top Rankings

Toledo City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 57 public schools serving 20,983 students in Toledo City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Toledo City School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
57 Schools
3,597 Schools
# Students
20,983 Students
1,676,851 Students
# Teachers
1,421 Teachers
97,164 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Toledo City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 920 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has decreased from 71% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (OH)
#742 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Toledo City School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Toledo City School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Toledo City School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Toledo City School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70%
86%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Toledo City School District and public school graduation rate of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.53
# American Indian Students
28 Students
2,384 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
72 Students
49,361 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
3,090 Students
130,498 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
8%
# Black Students
9,680 Students
284,598 Students
% Black Students
46%
17%
# White Students
5,530 Students
1,102,723 Students
% White Students
27%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
1,723 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,571 Students
105,550 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1,135
46,900
# Students in K Grade:
1,722
118,547
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,591
120,166
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,606
124,760
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,387
117,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,499
121,340
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,501
121,978
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,416
121,691
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,475
123,746
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,524
124,615
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,724
136,488
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,535
133,260
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,478
135,752
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,390
129,683
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,297 is higher than the state median of $17,222. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,222 is higher than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$426 MM
$28,879 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Toledo City School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$487 MM
$28,792 MM
This chart displays total spending of Toledo City School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$20,297
$17,222
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Toledo City School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$23,222
$17,170
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Toledo City School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Toledo City School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Toledo Early College High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2801 W Bancroft St
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 671-4800
Grades: 7-12
| 330 students
Rank: #22.
Toledo Technology Academy High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3301 Upton Ave
Toledo, OH 43613
(419) 671-3900
Grades: 7-12
| 311 students
Rank: #33.
Grove Patterson Academy Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3020 Marvin Ave
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 671-3350
Grades: PK-8
| 390 students
Rank: #44.
Elmhurst Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4530 Elmhurst Rd
Toledo, OH 43613
(419) 671-3550
Grades: K-8
| 372 students
Rank: #55.
Beverly Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3548 S Detroit Ave
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 671-2600
Grades: PK-8
| 553 students
Rank: #66.
Ottawa River Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4747 290th St
Toledo, OH 43611
(419) 671-6350
Grades: PK-8
| 350 students
Rank: #77.
Edgewater Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5549 Edgewater Dr
Toledo, OH 43611
(419) 671-6750
Grades: PK-6
| 130 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Harvard Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1949 Glendale Ave
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 671-2700
Grades: PK-8
| 267 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Old West End Academy Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3131 Cambridge St
Toledo, OH 43610
(419) 671-4700
Grades: K-8
| 263 students
Rank: #1010.
Hawkins Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5550 W Bancroft St
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 671-1550
Grades: K-8
| 310 students
Rank: #1111.
Ella P. Stewart Academy For Girls
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
707 Avondale Ave
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 671-5350
Grades: PK-6
| 211 students
Rank: #1212.
Byrnedale Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3635 Glendale Ave
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 671-2200
Grades: K-8
| 332 students
Rank: #1313.
Chase Stem Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Bassett St
Toledo, OH 43611
(419) 671-6650
Grades: K-8
| 274 students
Rank: #1414.
Martin Luther King Academy For Boys Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Forest Ave
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 671-4550
Grades: PK-6
| 149 students
Rank: #1515.
Bowsher High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Arlington Avenue
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 671-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 813 students
Rank: #1616.
Burroughs Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2420 South Ave
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 671-2350
Grades: K-8
| 320 students
Rank: #1717.
Walbridge Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1245 Walbridge Ave
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 671-5650
Grades: K-8
| 280 students
Rank: #1818.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1955 W Laskey Rd
Toledo, OH 43613
(419) 671-3800
Grades: K-8
| 516 students
Rank: #1919.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1620 E Broadway St
Toledo, OH 43605
(419) 671-7350
Grades: PK-8
| 383 students
Rank: #2020.
Old Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2402 Cheltenham Rd
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 671-3700
Grades: PK-8
| 398 students
Rank: #2121.
Deveaux Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2620 W Sylvania Ave
Toledo, OH 43613
(419) 671-3200
Grades: K-8
| 453 students
Rank: #2222.
Glendale-feilbach Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2317 Cass Rd
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 671-2650
Grades: K-8
| 347 students
Rank: #2323.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Chicago St
Toledo, OH 43611
(419) 671-6700
Grades: PK-8
| 336 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Mckinley Stemm Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3344 Westland Ave
Toledo, OH 43613
(419) 671-3750
Grades: K-8
| 286 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Waite High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Morrison Dr
Toledo, OH 43605
(419) 671-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 939 students
Rank: #2626.
Larchmont Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1515 Slater St
Toledo, OH 43612
(419) 671-3650
Grades: K-8
| 362 students
Rank: #2727.
Mctigue Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5555 Nebraska Ave
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 671-1200
Grades: PK-8
| 542 students
Rank: #2828.
Toledo Public Schools Virtual Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1505 Jefferson Ave
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 671-5200
Grades: 3-12
| 263 students
Rank: #2929.
Raymer Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Raymer Blvd
Toledo, OH 43605
(419) 671-7650
Grades: PK-8
| 381 students
Rank: #3030.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4221 Walker Ave
Toledo, OH 43612
(419) 671-3600
Grades: K-8
| 494 students
Rank: #3131.
Start High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2010 Tremainsville Rd
Toledo, OH 43613
(419) 671-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,111 students
Rank: #3232.
Navarre Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Kingston Ave
Toledo, OH 43605
(419) 671-7600
Grades: PK-8
| 378 students
Rank: #3333.
Escuela Smart Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
617 Western Ave
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 671-5550
Grades: PK-6
| 277 students
Rank: #3434.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
707 Woodsdale Ave
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 671-2550
Grades: K-8
| 314 students
Rank: #3535.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1103 N Ravine Pkwy
Toledo, OH 43605
(419) 671-7550
Grades: PK-8
| 397 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Toledo City School District?
Toledo City School District manages 57 public schools serving 20,983 students.
What is the rank of Toledo City School District?
Toledo City School District is ranked #751 out of 920 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Toledo City School District?
46% of Toledo City School District students are Black, 27% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Toledo City School District?
Toledo City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Toledo City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,222 is higher than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 57 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 20,983 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 70% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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