For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 799 students in Rio Grande, OH.
The top-ranked public school in Rio Grande, OH is Rio Grande Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Grande, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Rio Grande have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Rio Grande, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rio Grande Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
439 Lake Drive
Rio Grande, OH 45674
(740) 245-5333
Rio Grande, OH 45674
(740) 245-5333
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Buckeye Hills Career Center
Vocational School
351 Buckeye Hills Road
Rio Grande, OH 45674
(740) 245-5334
Rio Grande, OH 45674
(740) 245-5334
Gr: 7-12 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rio Grande, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Rio Grande, OH include Rio Grande Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rio Grande?
2 public schools are located in Rio Grande.
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Grande?
Rio Grande public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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