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Best Defiance County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,741 students in Defiance County, OH (there are 3 private schools, serving 219 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Defiance County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%). Defiance County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Ohio.
The top-ranked public schools in Defiance County, OH are Ayersville Elementary School, Hicksville High School and Hicksville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Defiance County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Defiance County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Defiance County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ayersville Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
28046 Watson Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 395-1111
Gr: K-6 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Hicksville High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
958 E High St
Hicksville, OH 43526
(419) 542-7636
Gr: 9-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Hicksville Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
958 E High St
Hicksville, OH 43526
(419) 542-7475
Gr: K-4 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Hicksville Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
958 E High St
Hicksville, OH 43526
(419) 542-5917
Gr: 5-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Tinora Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5751 Domersville Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-1022
Gr: K-4 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Ayersville High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
28046 Watson Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 395-1111
Gr: 7-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Fairview High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6289 Us Highway 127
Sherwood, OH 43556
(419) 658-2378
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Tinora High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5921 Domersville Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-2621
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Fairview Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6289 Us Highway 127
Sherwood, OH 43556
(419) 658-2331
Gr: 6-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1010.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14060 Blosser Rd
Sherwood, OH 43556
(419) 658-2511
Gr: K-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
Tinora Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5921 Domersville Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-2361
Gr: 5-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1212.
Defiance Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Carter Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-0070
Gr: K-5 | 1,075 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1313.
Defiance High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1755 Palmer Dr
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 784-2777
Gr: 9-12 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1414.
Defiance Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1755 Palmer Dr
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-0050
Gr: 6-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Defiance County, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Defiance County, OH include Ayersville Elementary School, Hicksville High School and Hicksville Elementary School. Defiance County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Ohio.
How many public schools are located in Defiance County?
14 public schools are located in Defiance County.
What percentage of students in Defiance County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Defiance County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Defiance County?
Defiance County public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Defiance County are often viewed compared to one another?

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