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4 schools in Ottawa

Ohio · Public K-12

Public schools in Ottawa number 4 per the latest NCES data, with about 1,500 students enrolled, an average school size of 375.

7-year change in Ottawa

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,500
-68 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
-1 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
87%
was 86%
% Hispanic
11%
was 12%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Glandorf Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-08515
Ottawa Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-08390
Ottawa-Glandorf Complex Elementary SchoolCombinedM-M·
Ottawa-Glandorf High SchoolHigh09-12595

About Ottawa

Ottawa is a low-population Ohio city in terms of public-school footprint, with 4 schools and 1,500 students total.

On the school-mix side, the city comprises 2 elementary, 1 high, and 1 other.

Schools in Ottawa average about 375 students each, 20% lower than the Ohio norm.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Ottawa has fell 4% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,568 students to 1,500. Ottawa now counts 3 public schools, down from 4 in SY 2017-18.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Ottawa discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Ottawa?
Ottawa, Ohio has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,500 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Ottawa?
Ottawa has 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Ottawa?
Ottawa-Glandorf High School is the largest public school in Ottawa by enrollment, with approximately 595 students.
What school districts serve Ottawa?
Ottawa public schools are operated by Ottawa-Glandorf Local.
What grade levels do public schools in Ottawa cover?
Public schools in Ottawa serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.