For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,051 students in Kenton, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Kenton, OH are Kenton Elementary School and Hardin Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kenton, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 60% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kenton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Kenton, OH (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kenton Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
631 Silver Street
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-7248
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-7248
Gr: PK-6 | 1,022 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
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%
Kenton, Ohio 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%
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 elementary schools in Kenton, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Kenton, OH include Kenton Elementary School and Hardin Community School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kenton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Kenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Kenton?
Kenton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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