For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,877 students in Kenton, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 51 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Kenton, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Kenton, OH are Kenton High School, Kenton Elementary School and Kenton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kenton, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Kenton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Kenton, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kenton High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Harding Ave
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-1286
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-1286
Grades: 9-12
| 547 students
Rank: #22.
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
Rank: #33.
Kenton Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Oriental St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-1237
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-1237
Grades: 7-8
| 266 students
Rank: #44.
Hardin Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Decatur St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-3210
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-3210
Grades: 8-12
| 34 students
Kenton, Ohio 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
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 schools in Kenton, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Kenton, OH include Kenton High School, Kenton Elementary School and Kenton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Kenton?
4 public schools are located in Kenton.
What percentage of students in Kenton go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Kenton are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kenton?
Kenton public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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