For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,444 students in Coldwater, OH.
The top-ranked public schools in Coldwater, OH are Coldwater Middle School, Coldwater High School and Coldwater Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coldwater, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Coldwater have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Coldwater, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coldwater Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
310 N 2nd St
Coldwater, OH 45828
(419) 678-3331
Coldwater, OH 45828
(419) 678-3331
Gr: 5-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Coldwater High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
310 N 2nd St
Coldwater, OH 45828
(419) 678-4821
Coldwater, OH 45828
(419) 678-4821
Gr: 9-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Coldwater Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 N 2nd St
Coldwater, OH 45828
(419) 678-2613
Coldwater, OH 45828
(419) 678-2613
Gr: K-4 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Coldwater, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Coldwater, OH include Coldwater Middle School, Coldwater High School and Coldwater Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Coldwater?
3 public schools are located in Coldwater.
What is the racial composition of students in Coldwater?
Coldwater public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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