For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 704 students in Ripley, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 102 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Ripley, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ripley, OH are Ripley Union Lewis Huntington Elementary School, Ripley Union Lewis Huntington Junior High School and Ripley-union-lewis-huntington Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ripley, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Ripley have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ripley, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ripley Union Lewis Huntington Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
502 S 2nd St
Ripley, OH 45167
(937) 392-1141
Ripley, OH 45167
(937) 392-1141
Gr: PK-6 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Ripley Union Lewis Huntington Junior High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1317 S 2nd St
Ripley, OH 45167
(937) 392-4384
Ripley, OH 45167
(937) 392-4384
Gr: 7-8 | 102 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Ripley-union-lewis-huntington Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1317 S 2nd St
Ripley, OH 45167
(937) 392-4384
Ripley, OH 45167
(937) 392-4384
Gr: 9-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ripley, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Ripley, OH include Ripley Union Lewis Huntington Elementary School, Ripley Union Lewis Huntington Junior High School and Ripley-union-lewis-huntington Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Ripley?
3 public schools are located in Ripley.
What percentage of students in Ripley go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Ripley are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ripley?
Ripley public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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