Ayersville High School is a public high school in Highland Twp. near Defiance, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Ayersville Local School district. Their mascot is the Pilots. They are a member of the Green Meadows Conference.
Serving 322 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ayersville Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ayersville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ayersville Elementary School's student population of 322 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
322 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Gold, Columbia blue
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Pilots
School Rankings
Ayersville Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ayersville Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#237 out of 3181 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
86%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ayersville Elementary School's ranking?
Ayersville Elementary School is ranked #237 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Ayersville Elementary School often compared to?
Ayersville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Defiance Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Ayersville Elementary School?
322 students attend Ayersville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Ayersville Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ayersville Elementary School?
Ayersville Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ayersville Elementary School offer ?
Ayersville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ayersville Elementary School part of?
Ayersville Elementary School is part of Ayersville Local School District.
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