For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,456 students in 45801, OH (there are 6 private schools, serving 739 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 45801, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 45801, OH are Bath Elementary School, Bath Middle School and Bath High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 45801 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 45801, OH have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 45801, OH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bath Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2450 Bible Rd
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-1837
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-1837
Gr: PK-5 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Bath Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2700 Bible Rd
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-1839
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-1839
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Bath High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2850 Bible Rd
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-0366
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-0366
Gr: 9-12 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Bath Digital Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2850 Bible Rd
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-0807
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-0807
Gr: 8-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #55.
Heir Force Community School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
216 N Elizabeth St
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 228-9241
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 228-9241
Gr: K-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 Tremont Ave
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3330
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3330
Gr: PK-4 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
West Central Learning Academy Ii
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
522 W North St
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 227-9252
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 227-9252
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #88.
Lima Senior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Spartan Way
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3000
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,004 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #99.
Lima North Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1135 N West St
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3100
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3100
Gr: 5-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 45801, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 45801, OH include Bath Elementary School, Bath Middle School and Bath High School.
How many public schools are located in 45801?
9 public schools are located in 45801.
What percentage of students in 45801 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 45801 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 45801?
45801 public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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