For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,640 students in the neighborhood of Southside, Toledo, OH.
The top ranked public schools in Southside are Burroughs Elementary School, Walbridge Elementary School and Escuela Smart Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southside, Toledo, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Southside, Toledo, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burroughs Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2420 South Ave
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 671-2350
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 671-2350
Grades: K-8
| 320 students
Rank: #22.
Walbridge Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1245 Walbridge Ave
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 671-5650
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 671-5650
Grades: K-8
| 280 students
Rank: #33.
Escuela Smart Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
617 Western Ave
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 671-5550
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 671-5550
Grades: PK-6
| 277 students
Rank: #44.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
707 Woodsdale Ave
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 671-2550
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 671-2550
Grades: K-8
| 314 students
Rank: #55.
Marshall Stemm Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
415 Colburn St
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 671-5700
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 671-5700
Grades: PK-8
| 380 students
Rank: #66.
Explorers Academy Of Science And Technology
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1850 Airport Hwy
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 219-9758
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 219-9758
Grades: K-8
| 252 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southside, Toledo, OH?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southside, Toledo, OH include Burroughs Elementary School, Walbridge Elementary School and Escuela Smart Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southside, Toledo?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southside, Toledo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southside, Toledo?
the neighborhood of Southside, Toledo public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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