For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,413 students in Hardin County, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hardin County, OH are Hardin Northern Elementary School, Ada Elementary School and Ridgemont High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardin County, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hardin County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hardin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hardin Northern Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11589 State Route 81
Dola, OH 45835
(419) 759-3158
Dola, OH 45835
(419) 759-3158
Grades: K-6
| 210 students
Rank: #22.
Ada Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
725 W North Ave
Ada, OH 45810
(419) 634-2341
Ada, OH 45810
(419) 634-2341
Grades: K-6
| 471 students
Rank: #33.
Ridgemont High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
560 Taylor St W
Mount Victory, OH 43340
(937) 354-2141
Mount Victory, OH 43340
(937) 354-2141
Grades: 6-12
| 247 students
Rank: #44.
Ridgemont Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
560 Taylor St W
Mount Victory, OH 43340
(937) 354-2141
Mount Victory, OH 43340
(937) 354-2141
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
Rank: #55.
Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
510 S Courtright St
Mc Guffey, OH 45859
(419) 757-3231
Mc Guffey, OH 45859
(419) 757-3231
Grades: K-6
| 239 students
Rank: #66.
Kenton Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
631 Silver Street
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-7248
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-7248
Grades: PK-6
| 1,030 students
Hardin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
409 Madison St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 675-9101
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 675-9101
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
520 S Detroit St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-1162
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-1162
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
530 Gilmore St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-9291
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-9291
Grades: K-5
| 147 students
222 W Carrol St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 675-1014
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 675-1014
Grades: PK-K
| 186 students
311 W Dixon St
Forest, OH 45843
(419) 273-2427
Forest, OH 45843
(419) 273-2427
Grades: 7-8
| 177 students
510 South Courtright St
Mc Guffey, OH 45859
(419) 757-0149
Mc Guffey, OH 45859
(419) 757-0149
Grades: 2-12
| 45 students
401 Scott Ave
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-4294
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-4294
Grades: PK-K
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hardin County, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hardin County, OH include Hardin Northern Elementary School, Ada Elementary School and Ridgemont High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hardin County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Hardin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin County?
Hardin County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Hardin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hardin County include: Hardin Northern Elementary School vs. Ada Elementary School, Ada Elementary School vs. Hardin Northern Elementary School, Kenton Elementary School vs. Ada Elementary School
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