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Best Defiance Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,964 students in Defiance, OH (there are , serving 118 private students). 97% 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 55%), 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Defiance, OH (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 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
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 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
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 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
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 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Tinora Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5921 Domersville Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-2361
Gr: 4-9 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Defiance Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Carter Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-0070
Gr: K-5 | 1,053 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
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 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #88.
Defiance Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1755 Palmer Dr
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-0050
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Defiance, Ohio

Defiance, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Anthony Wayne Elementary School (Closed 2010)
1745 S Clinton St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-9909
Gr: PK-4 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Ayersville Middle School (Closed 2023)
28046 Watson Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 395-1111
Gr: 5-8
Brickell Elementary School (Closed 2010)
601 E 2nd St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-0146
Gr: PK-4 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Noble Elementary School (Closed 2023)
10553 Haller St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-7941
Gr: K-1
Slocum Elementary School (Closed 2010)
620 Thurston St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-2116
Gr: PK-4 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Spencer Elementary School (Closed 2010)
140 E Broadway St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-3866
Gr: PK-4 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

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?
8 public schools are located in Defiance.
What percentage of students in Defiance go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Defiance are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Defiance?
Defiance public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Defiance are often viewed compared to one another?

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