Public schools in Findlay, OH
16 open public schools with an address in Findlay, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
16
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,564
16 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19.4:1
Ohio median 17:1
Charter schools
1
2 virtual
An overview of Findlay public schools
The federal directory lists 16 public schools in Findlay, OH: 7 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. The 16 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,564 students, an average of 473 per school. The largest campus is Findlay High School (1,592 students), and the largest elementary school is Liberty-Benton Elementary School (620).
Findlay City operates the most schools here (11), and 2 regular districts have at least one Findlay campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 19.4:1, higher than the statewide school median of 17:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 2 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 40% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Findlay
Elementary schools in Findlay
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bigelow Hill Elementary School Findlay City | 03–05 | 350 | 16.7:1 | |
| Chamberlin Hill Elementary School Findlay City | 03–05 | 342 | 19:1 | |
| Jefferson Primary School Findlay City | KG–02 | 354 | 23.6:1 | |
| Liberty-Benton Elementary School Liberty-Benton Local | KG–04 | 620 | 21.4:1 | |
| Northview Primary School Findlay City | KG–02 | 399 | 22.2:1 | |
| Whittier Primary School Findlay City | KG–02 | 396 | 22:1 | |
| Wilson Vance Elementary School Findlay City | 03–05 | 412 | 17.2:1 |
Middle schools in Findlay
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donnell Middle School Findlay City | 06–08 | 522 | 15.4:1 | |
| Glenwood Middle School Findlay City | 06–08 | 579 | 17:1 | |
| Liberty-Benton Middle School Liberty-Benton Local | 05–08 | 462 | 15.4:1 |
High schools in Findlay
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Findlay Digital Academy Findlay Digital Academy · Charter · Virtual | 09–12 | 230 | 115:1 | |
| Findlay High School Findlay City | 09–12 | 1,592 | 17.4:1 | |
| Liberty-Benton Eagle Academy Liberty-Benton Local · Virtual | 11–12 | 9 | — | |
| Liberty-Benton High School Liberty-Benton Local | 09–12 | 549 | 19.7:1 | |
| Millstream Career Center Findlay City · Career and Technical School | 11–12 | 455 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Findlay
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Findlay City Schools Preschool Findlay City | PK–PK | 293 | 32.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.2%
- Hispanic13.4%
- Black3.8%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 16 Findlay schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,564 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Findlay
How many public schools are in Findlay, OH?
The current NCES directory lists 16 open public schools with a location address in Findlay: 7 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 7,564 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Findlay?
Schools with an address in Findlay belong to 3 education agencies, led by Findlay City (11 schools), Liberty-Benton Local (4 schools), Findlay Digital Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Findlay?
Findlay High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Findlay, with 1,592 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Findlay?
Yes. 1 of the 16 public schools in Findlay are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Findlay Digital Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Findlay schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Findlay public schools is 19.4:1, higher than the Ohio school median of 17:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Findlay guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Ohio cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Ohio cities