For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,827 students in Sandusky, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sandusky, OH are Meadowlawn Elementary School, Briar Middle School and The Sandusky Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sandusky, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sandusky have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sandusky, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadowlawn Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1313 E Strub Rd
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-0214
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-0214
Gr: 3-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Briar Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3700 South Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-0132
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-0132
Gr: 6-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
The Sandusky Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Hayes Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1200
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1200
Gr: 3-6 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Monroe Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
328 E Monroe St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(567) 998-7522
Sandusky, OH 44870
(567) 998-7522
Gr: K-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
The Sandusky Primary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
924 Ontario St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1300
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1300
Gr: K-2 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
310 Douglas Dr
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-4352
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-4352
Gr: PK-2 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Sandusky, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1925 Barker St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8124
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8124
Gr: PK-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
1215 Campbell St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8101
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8101
Gr: K-6 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
910 W Madison St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8359
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8359
Gr: K-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
328 E Monroe St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8160
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8160
Gr: K-6 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Sandusky Practical Nursing (Closed 2004)
Vocational School
407 Decatur St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-6940
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-6940
School Of Practical Nursing (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
407 Decatur St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-6940
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-6940
4501 Venice Heights Blvd
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1290
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1290
Gr: K-6
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sandusky, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sandusky, OH include Meadowlawn Elementary School, Briar Middle School and The Sandusky Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sandusky?
6 public elementary schools are located in Sandusky.
What is the racial composition of students in Sandusky?
Sandusky public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Sandusky are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Sandusky include: The Sandusky Intermediate School vs. The Sandusky Primary School, The Sandusky Primary School vs. The Sandusky Intermediate School
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