Public schools in Sidney, OH
8 open public schools with an address in Sidney, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,571
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.4:1
Ohio median 17:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Sidney public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Sidney, OH: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,571 students, an average of 446 per school. The largest campus is Sidney Middle School (840 students), and the largest elementary school is Northwood Intermediate School (438).
Sidney City operates the most schools here (6), and 2 regular districts have at least one Sidney campus. 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 18.4:1, 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 72% 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 Sidney
Elementary schools in Sidney
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Primary School Sidney City | KG–02 | 340 | 20:1 | |
| Fairlawn Elementary School Fairlawn Local | PK–05 | 268 | 26.8:1 | |
| Longfellow Primary School Sidney City | KG–02 | 303 | 18.9:1 | |
| Northwood Intermediate School Sidney City | 03–04 | 438 | 15.6:1 |
Middle schools in Sidney
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Middle School Sidney City | 05–08 | 840 | 17.9:1 |
High schools in Sidney
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlawn High School Fairlawn Local | 06–12 | 285 | 15:1 | |
| Sidney High School Sidney City | 09–12 | 791 | 17.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Sidney
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittier Early Childhood Center Sidney City | PK–PK | 306 | 27.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76.5%
- Hispanic4.3%
- Black4.6%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial12.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Sidney schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,571 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Sidney
How many public schools are in Sidney, OH?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Sidney: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,571 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Sidney?
Schools with an address in Sidney belong to 2 education agencies, led by Sidney City (6 schools), Fairlawn Local (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Sidney?
Sidney High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Sidney, with 791 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Sidney?
No school with an address in Sidney is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Ohio.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Sidney schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Sidney public schools is 18.4:1, 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 Sidney 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