For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 34 students in Hardin County, OH.
The top-ranked public charter school in Hardin County, OH is Hardin Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardin County, OH public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in Hardin County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Hardin County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hardin Community School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Decatur St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-3210
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-3210
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Hardin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
520 S Detroit St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-1162
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-1162
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
530 Gilmore St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-9291
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-9291
Gr: K-5 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
222 W Carrol St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 675-1014
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 675-1014
Gr: PK-K | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
311 W Dixon St
Forest, OH 45843
(419) 273-2427
Forest, OH 45843
(419) 273-2427
Gr: 7-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
510 South Courtright St
Mc Guffey, OH 45859
(419) 757-0149
Mc Guffey, OH 45859
(419) 757-0149
Gr: 2-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
401 Scott Ave
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-4294
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-4294
Gr: PK-K | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Hardin County, OH?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Hardin County, OH include Hardin Community School.
How many public charter schools are located in Hardin County?
1 public charter schools are located in Hardin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin County?
Hardin County public charter schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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