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Best Hardin County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,061 students in Hardin County, OH.
The top-ranked public schools in Hardin County, OH are Hardin Northern Elementary School, Ada Elementary School and Ada High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardin County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Hardin County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Hardin County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hardin Northern Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11589 State Route 81
Dola, OH 45835
(419) 759-3158
Gr: K-6 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Ada Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
725 W North Ave
Ada, OH 45810
(419) 634-2341
Gr: K-6 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Ada High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
725 W North Ave
Ada, OH 45810
(419) 634-2746
Gr: 7-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Ridgemont Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
560 Taylor St W
Mount Victory, OH 43340
(937) 354-2141
Gr: K-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Ridgemont High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
560 Taylor St W
Mount Victory, OH 43340
(937) 354-2141
Gr: 6-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
510 S Courtright St
Mc Guffey, OH 45859
(419) 757-3231
Gr: K-6 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Upper Scioto Valley High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
510 S Courtright St
Mc Guffey, OH 45859
(419) 757-3231
Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Hardin Northern High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11589 State Route 81
Dola, OH 45835
(419) 759-3515
Gr: 7-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Kenton High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Harding Ave
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-1286
Gr: 9-12 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Kenton Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
631 Silver Street
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-7248
Gr: PK-6 | 1,022 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1111.
Kenton Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Oriental St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-1237
Gr: 7-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1212.
Hardin Community School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Decatur St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-3210
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1313.
Upper Scioto Valley Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
510 South Courtright Street
Mc Guffey, OH 45859
(419) 757-3231
Gr: 7-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Hardin County, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Hardin County, OH include Hardin Northern Elementary School, Ada Elementary School and Ada High School.
How many public schools are located in Hardin County?
14 public schools are located in Hardin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin County?
Hardin County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Hardin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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