Fostoria: Schools & Education
There are 2 public schools in Fostoria. Fostoria Elementary School is the largest at 1,056 students (grades -1-6). Total enrollment: 1,857 students.
- ~6,172 residents per school (vs Ohio ~321).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 6,172 residents per school. 9.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | Fostoria City |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,857 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 98 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 18.90 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,162 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 62.6% |
| Schools Count | 2 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Tiffin University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 13.5 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Tiffin University |
| Nearest College · City | Tiffin |
| Nearest College · Phone | (800) 968-6446 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 13.5 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (3)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Kaubisch Memorial Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 205 Perry St. |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (419) 435-2813 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 44830 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2392 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 4 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 9.9% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12