Scott: Schools & Education
Scott is served by 9 public schools. Paulding Elementary School is the largest at 434 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 2,613 students.
- ~18 residents per school (vs Ohio ~321).
K-12 Schools
9 K-12 schools serving the area — about 18 residents per school. 6.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (9)
| School Districts · Districts | Paulding Exempted Village, Antwerp Local, Wayne Trace Local |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 3 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 3904557, 3904899, 3904903 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 9 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 2,613 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 176 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.80 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,052 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 40.3% |
| Schools Count | 9 |
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 | Vantage Career Center |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 16.9 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Vantage Career Center |
| Nearest College · City | Van Wert |
| Nearest College · Phone | 41923854112116 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 16.9 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.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | PAULDING COUNTY CARNEGIE LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (419) 399-2032 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 205 S. MAIN ST., PAULDING OH 45879 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 0.3 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 6.9% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12