Public schools in Fremont, OH
9 open public schools with an address in Fremont, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,663
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.9:1
Ohio median 17:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Fremont public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Fremont, OH: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,663 students, an average of 407 per school. The largest campus is Fremont Ross High School (959 students), and the largest elementary school is Otis Elementary School (394).
Fremont City operates the most schools here (6), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 18.9:1, 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. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 98% 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 Fremont
Elementary schools in Fremont
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atkinson Elementary School Fremont City | PK–05 | 318 | 17.3:1 | |
| Croghan Elementary School Fremont City | PK–05 | 384 | 20:1 | |
| Lutz Elementary School Fremont City | PK–05 | 393 | 18.9:1 | |
| Otis Elementary School Fremont City | PK–05 | 394 | 20.5:1 |
Middle schools in Fremont
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont Middle School Fremont City | 06–08 | 799 | 15:1 |
High schools in Fremont
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Community School - Fremont Buckeye Community School - Fremont · Charter | 09–12 | 128 | 32:1 | |
| Fremont Ross High School Fremont City | 09–12 | 959 | 19.3:1 | |
| Technology Center Vanguard-Sentinel Career & Technology Centers · Career and Technical School | 06–12 | 111 | 5.8:1 | |
| Vanguard Tech Center Vanguard-Sentinel Career & Technology Centers · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 177 | 7.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57.1%
- Hispanic24.2%
- Black8.6%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Fremont schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,663 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Fremont
How many public schools are in Fremont, OH?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Fremont: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high. Together they reported 3,663 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Fremont?
Schools with an address in Fremont belong to 3 education agencies, led by Fremont City (6 schools), Vanguard-Sentinel Career & Technology Centers (2 schools), Buckeye Community School - Fremont (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 Fremont?
Fremont Ross High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Fremont, with 959 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Fremont?
Yes. 1 of the 9 public schools in Fremont are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Buckeye Community School - Fremont. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Fremont schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Fremont public schools is 18.9:1, 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 Fremont 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.
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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