For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,213 students in 45653, OH.
The top-ranked public schools in 45653, OH are Minford Primary Elementary School, Minford Middle School and Minford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 45653 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 45653, OH have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 45653, OH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Minford Primary Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 Falcon Rd
Minford, OH 45653
(740) 820-2287
Minford, OH 45653
(740) 820-2287
Gr: PK-3 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #22.
Minford Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
135 Falcon Rd
Minford, OH 45653
(740) 820-2181
Minford, OH 45653
(740) 820-2181
Gr: 4-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Minford High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
491 Bond Rd
Minford, OH 45653
(740) 820-3445
Minford, OH 45653
(740) 820-3445
Gr: 9-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 45653, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 45653, OH include Minford Primary Elementary School, Minford Middle School and Minford High School.
How many public schools are located in 45653?
3 public schools are located in 45653.
What is the racial composition of students in 45653?
45653 public schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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