For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,092 students in Defiance, OH (there are 3 private schools, serving 219 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Defiance, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Defiance, OH are Ayersville Elementary School, Tinora Elementary School and Ayersville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Defiance, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Defiance have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Defiance, OH (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ayersville Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
28046 Watson Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 395-1111
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 395-1111
Grades: K-6
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Tinora Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5751 Domersville Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-1022
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-1022
Grades: K-9
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
Ayersville High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28046 Watson Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 395-1111
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 395-1111
Grades: 7-12
| 338 students
Rank: #44.
Tinora High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5921 Domersville Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-2621
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-2621
Grades: 9-12
| 309 students
Rank: #55.
Tinora Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5921 Domersville Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-2361
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-2361
Grades: 5-8
| 337 students
Rank: #66.
Defiance Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Carter Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-0070
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-0070
Grades: K-5
| 1,065 students
Rank: #77.
Defiance High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1755 Palmer Dr
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 784-2777
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 784-2777
Grades: 9-12
| 704 students
Rank: #88.
Defiance Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1755 Palmer Dr
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-0050
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-0050
Grades: 6-8
| 576 students
Defiance, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1745 S Clinton St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-9909
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-9909
Grades: PK-4
| 310 students
28046 Watson Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 395-1111
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 395-1111
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
601 E 2nd St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-0146
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-0146
Grades: PK-4
| 228 students
10553 Haller St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-7941
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-7941
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
620 Thurston St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-2116
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-2116
Grades: PK-4
| 243 students
140 E Broadway St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-3866
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-3866
Grades: PK-4
| 191 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Defiance, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Defiance, OH include Ayersville Elementary School, Tinora Elementary School and Ayersville High School.
How many public schools are located in Defiance, OH?
8 public schools are located in Defiance, OH.
What percentage of students in Defiance, OH go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Defiance, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Defiance, OH?
Defiance, OH public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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