For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,880 students in Kenton, OH.
The top-ranked public schools in Kenton, OH are Kenton High School, Kenton Elementary School and Kenton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kenton, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Kenton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Kenton, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kenton High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Harding Ave
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-1286
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-1286
Gr: 9-12 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Kenton Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
631 Silver Street
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-7248
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-7248
Gr: PK-6 | 1,022 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Kenton Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Oriental St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-1237
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-1237
Gr: 7-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Hardin Community School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Decatur St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-3210
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-3210
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Kenton, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Kenton, OH include Kenton High School, Kenton Elementary School and Kenton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Kenton?
4 public schools are located in Kenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Kenton?
Kenton public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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