For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,838 students in Urbana, OH.
The top-ranked public schools in Urbana, OH are Urbana High School, Urbana Elementary School and Urbana Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Urbana, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Urbana have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Urbana, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Urbana High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Washington Ave
Urbana, OH 43078
(937) 653-1412
Urbana, OH 43078
(937) 653-1412
Gr: 9-12 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Urbana Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1673 S Us Highway 68
Urbana, OH 43078
(937) 653-1453
Urbana, OH 43078
(937) 653-1453
Gr: PK-5 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Urbana Junior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1673 S Us Highway 68
Urbana, OH 43078
(937) 653-1439
Urbana, OH 43078
(937) 653-1439
Gr: 6-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Urbana, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2468 State Route 54
Urbana, OH 43078
(937) 653-1457
Urbana, OH 43078
(937) 653-1457
Gr: 5-6 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
626 N Russell St
Urbana, OH 43078
(937) 653-1445
Urbana, OH 43078
(937) 653-1445
Gr: PK-1 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
725 S Main St
Urbana, OH 43078
(937) 653-1449
Urbana, OH 43078
(937) 653-1449
Gr: 2-3 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
711 Wood St
Urbana, OH 43078
(937) 653-1402
Urbana, OH 43078
(937) 653-1402
Gr: 4-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Urbana, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Urbana, OH include Urbana High School, Urbana Elementary School and Urbana Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Urbana?
3 public schools are located in Urbana.
What is the racial composition of students in Urbana?
Urbana public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Urbana are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Urbana include: Urbana Junior High School vs. Urbana Elementary School
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