For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,044 students in Van Buren, OH.
The top ranked public schools in Van Buren, OH are Van Buren Elementary School, Van Buren High School and Van Buren Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Buren, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Van Buren have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Van Buren, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 S Main St
Van Buren, OH 45889
(419) 299-3416
Van Buren, OH 45889
(419) 299-3416
Grades: K-5
| 487 students
Rank: #22.
Van Buren High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
217 S Main St
Van Buren, OH 45889
(419) 299-3384
Van Buren, OH 45889
(419) 299-3384
Grades: 9-12
| 316 students
Rank: #33.
Van Buren Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
217 S Main St
Van Buren, OH 45889
(419) 299-3385
Van Buren, OH 45889
(419) 299-3385
Grades: 6-8
| 241 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Van Buren, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Van Buren, OH include Van Buren Elementary School, Van Buren High School and Van Buren Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Van Buren?
3 public schools are located in Van Buren.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Buren?
Van Buren public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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