#1
Sylvan Learning of Findlay
“We’ve had a great experience with Sylvan. My son works hard and focuses with the one-on-one help that he receives. He is learning and doesn’t mind going.” — Google review
Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Tutors in Fostoria, OH
We graded 3 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
—typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
98%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.92★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
1.3%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of reviews from the last 24 months that gave 1 or 2 stars.
From 4,893 Google reviews of 78 top-rated tutors nationwide; 3 of them in Fostoria, OH. Updated October 25, 2026.
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Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Weighted average of 7 percentiles vs other companies in the category: satisfaction 35%, workmanship 20%, reliability 15%, value 10%, momentum 8%, track record 7%, owner replies 5%. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of tutors).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Weighted average of 7 percentiles vs other companies in the category: satisfaction 35%, workmanship 20%, reliability 15%, value 10%, momentum 8%, track record 7%, owner replies 5%. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (35%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.Reliability (15%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).Craft & service (20%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.Value (10%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.Momentum (8%): Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.Track record (7%): Review volume and years with reviews.Accountability (5%): Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.One letter per factor, by percentile among peers: A = top 20%, B = next 20%, and so on. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 | Sylvan Learning of FindlayFostoria, OH | C 52How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%19+6.7Reliability 15%63+9.5Craft & service 20%70+14Value 10%89+8.9Momentum 8%67+5.4Track record 7%92+6.4Accountability 5%16+0.8Experts Score= 52Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | FBBABAF | 4.91 | — |
| 2 |  Sylvan Learning of Bowling GreenFostoria, OH | D 35How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 38%31+11.8Reliability 16%38+6.2Craft & service 22%23+5Value 11%35+3.8Track record 8%51+3.9Accountability 5%87+4.7Experts Score= 35Not enough data for momentum; its weight is shared by the others.Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | DDDD–CA | 4.86 | — |
| 3 |  In The AxeFostoria, OH | D 29How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%24+12Reliability 21%57+12.2Momentum 11%10+1.1Track record 10%1+0.1Accountability 7%51+3.6Experts Score= 29Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | DC––FFC | 4.89 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Great price · 32%
Reasonable · 60%
Overpriced · 2%
Not sure · 6%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
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2026
How we grade
Satisfaction (35%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.
Reliability (15%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).
Craft & service (20%) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.
Value (10%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.
Momentum (8%) — Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.
Track record (7%) — Review volume and years with reviews.
Accountability (5%) — Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.
The 3 best-rated tutors in Fostoria, OH average 4.9★ on Google across 296 reviews. Sylvan Learning of Findlay has the top rating (4.9★). Updated October 25, 2026.
3 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (296 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
Sylvan Learning of Bowling Green
“My son and daughter, who are both homeschooled, love that Sylvan is challenging but don’t feel under pressure. The teachers are kind and helpful!” — Google review
#3
In The Axe
“If u have not been here.. do yourself a favor and go .. this is a great place too visit .. have a drink.. The owner.. and the staff are fantastic people” — Google review
How we pick tutors in Fostoria
We scan Google Maps for tutor listings in and around Fostoria, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest-rated tutor in Fostoria?
Sylvan Learning of Findlay has the highest Google rating on our Fostoria list: 4.9 out of 5 from 211 reviews (as of October 25, 2026).
Which tutor in Fostoria has the most reviews?
Sylvan Learning of Findlay has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 211, with a 4.9★ average.
How are these tutors chosen?
Only open Fostoria-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.