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Schools in Ridge Township · Lincolnview Local School District

Ridge Township’s public schools outscore 84% of Ohio districts

67% of students in Ridge Township’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Ridge Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Ohio, not nationally.

#195of 993 Ohio townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Ohio state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
76%
▲ 16 pts vs OH 60%
2021–22
Math proficiency
67%
▲ 15 pts vs OH 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 9–14 pts vs OH 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$16.0K
▼ 4% vs OH $16.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.9
OH 16.9 · smaller classes
Schools in town
5
769 students on the public path
In brief

Ridge Township’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 76% and math 67% in spring 2022, against 60% and 52% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $15,981 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle school

From grade 7 the district’s path is Lincolnview Jr/Sr High School. Enrollment is down 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. Mary of the Assumption School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Ridge Township’s grade

A− Test scoresB+ Graduation

A−: better than 84% of Ohio school districts, #195 of 993 Ohio towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Ohio average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Ohio school districts we grade (910)Better than 84%
Lower resultsHigher results
Ohio towns with similar household incomes (1425)Better than 83%
Towns in Van Wert County (12)Better than 25%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 476 test results and a graduating class of 73 could put Ridge Township anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Ridge Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (470 in math, 481 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Ridge Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–6Lincolnview Elementary SchoolLincolnview Local School DistrictA−
7–12Lincolnview Jr/Sr High SchoolLincolnview Local School DistrictA

Ridge Township’s public schools are run by Lincolnview Local School District, which also serves Elgin, Hoaglin, Jackson and Middle Point and others. Parts of Ridge Township (3% of its land) are served by Van Wert City instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Lincolnview Local School DistrictGrades K–12 · 2 schools · 769 students, down 6% since 2020–21 · 14.9 per teacher (OH 16.9)
$15,981OH $16,610 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading76%
State average 59.5% · 481 students tested
Math67%
State average 52.2% · 470 students tested

Ridge Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Ridge Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Ridge TownshipA−Lincolnview Local
PleasantBVan Wert City
WashingtonA−Delphos City PK–12 · Lincolnview Local K–12
Hoaglin—Lincolnview Local
Van WertBVan Wert City
York—Lincolnview Local

3 of the 5 neighbors share Lincolnview Local with Ridge Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Ridge Township

5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Ohio’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Ridge Townshipby address
Lincolnview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–6 · Van Wert
A−
426 students16:1Rate it →
Lincolnview Jr/Sr High School
High · Grades 7–12 · Van Wert
A
343 students14:1Rate it →
Other public schools in Ridge Townshiprun by other districts or the state
Vantage Career Center
High · Grades 9–12 · Van Wert
Career and Technical
489 students6:1Rate it →
Van Wert Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–K · Van Wert
343 students21:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Mary of the Assumption School
Elementary · Grades K–6 · Van Wert
Private · Catholic
78 students9:1Rate it →

Questions about Ridge Township’s schools

Are Ridge Township’s schools good?

By Ohio’s own tests, yes: the public schools Ridge Township children attend outscore 84% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #195 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 83%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Ridge Township in?

Lincolnview Local School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 769 students in 2 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Ridge Township are served by Van Wert City.

What is Ridge Township’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Lincolnview Local School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.

How much does Ridge Township spend per student?

$15,981 in Lincolnview Local School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Ridge Township?

Yes: St. Mary of the Assumption School (Catholic, grades K–6, 78 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Ohio. Stars are from neighbors.