For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,872 students in Defiance County, OH (there are 3 private schools, serving 219 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Defiance County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Defiance County, OH are Hicksville High School, Ayersville Elementary School and Hicksville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Defiance County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 57% statewide average). Schools in Defiance County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Defiance County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hicksville High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
958 E High St
Hicksville, OH 43526
(419) 542-7636
Hicksville, OH 43526
(419) 542-7636
Grades: 9-12
| 232 students
Rank: #22.
Ayersville Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28046 Watson Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 395-1111
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 395-1111
Grades: K-6
| 393 students
Rank: #33.
Hicksville Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
958 E High St
Hicksville, OH 43526
(419) 542-7475
Hicksville, OH 43526
(419) 542-7475
Grades: K-4
| 362 students
Rank: #44.
Tinora Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5751 Domersville Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-1022
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-1022
Grades: K-9
| 370 students
Rank: #55.
Ayersville High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28046 Watson Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 395-1111
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 395-1111
Grades: 7-12
| 338 students
Rank: #66.
Tinora High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5921 Domersville Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-2621
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-2621
Grades: 9-12
| 309 students
Rank: #77.
Fairview Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6289 Us Highway 127
Sherwood, OH 43556
(419) 658-2331
Sherwood, OH 43556
(419) 658-2331
Grades: 6-8
| 224 students
Rank: #88.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14060 Blosser Rd
Sherwood, OH 43556
(419) 658-2511
Sherwood, OH 43556
(419) 658-2511
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #99.
Tinora Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5921 Domersville Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-2361
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-2361
Grades: 5-8
| 337 students
Rank: #1010.
Fairview High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6289 Us Highway 127
Sherwood, OH 43556
(419) 658-2378
Sherwood, OH 43556
(419) 658-2378
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students
Rank: #1111.
Defiance Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Carter Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-0070
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-0070
Grades: K-5
| 1,065 students
Rank: #1212.
Defiance High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1755 Palmer Dr
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 784-2777
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 784-2777
Grades: 9-12
| 704 students
Rank: #1313.
Defiance Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1755 Palmer Dr
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-0050
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-0050
Grades: 6-8
| 576 students
Rank: n/an/a
958 E High St
Hicksville, OH 43526
(419) 542-5917
Hicksville, OH 43526
(419) 542-5917
Grades: 5-8
| 267 students
Defiance County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1745 S Clinton St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-9909
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-9909
Grades: PK-4
| 310 students
28046 Watson Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 395-1111
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 395-1111
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
601 E 2nd St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-0146
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-0146
Grades: PK-4
| 228 students
10553 Haller St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-7941
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-7941
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
620 Thurston St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-2116
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-2116
Grades: PK-4
| 243 students
140 E Broadway St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-3866
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-3866
Grades: PK-4
| 191 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Defiance County, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Defiance County, OH include Hicksville High School, Ayersville Elementary School and Hicksville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Defiance County, OH?
14 public schools are located in Defiance County, OH.
What percentage of students in Defiance County, OH go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Defiance County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Defiance County, OH?
Defiance County, OH public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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