For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,044 students in Van Buren, OH.
The top-ranked public schools in Van Buren, OH are Van Buren Elementary School, Van Buren High School and Van Buren Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Buren, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Van Buren have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Van Buren, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 S Main St
Van Buren, OH 45889
(419) 299-3416
Van Buren, OH 45889
(419) 299-3416
Gr: K-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Van Buren High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
217 S Main St
Van Buren, OH 45889
(419) 299-3384
Van Buren, OH 45889
(419) 299-3384
Gr: 9-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Van Buren Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
217 S Main St
Van Buren, OH 45889
(419) 299-3385
Van Buren, OH 45889
(419) 299-3385
Gr: 6-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Van Buren, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Van Buren, OH include Van Buren Elementary School, Van Buren High School and Van Buren Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Van Buren?
3 public schools are located in Van Buren.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Buren?
Van Buren public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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