Public schools in Defiance, OH
8 open public schools with an address in Defiance, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,932
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Ohio median 17:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Defiance public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Defiance, OH: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,932 students, an average of 492 per school. The largest campus is Defiance Elementary School (1,075 students).
Defiance City operates the most schools here (3), and 3 regular districts have at least one Defiance campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.6:1, similar to the statewide school median of 17:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 33% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Defiance
Elementary schools in Defiance
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayersville Elementary School Ayersville Local | KG–06 | 322 | 14.4:1 | |
| Defiance Elementary School Defiance City | KG–05 | 1,075 | 16.3:1 | |
| Tinora Elementary School Northeastern Local | KG–06 | 355 | 19.7:1 |
Middle schools in Defiance
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance Middle School Defiance City | 06–08 | 572 | 16.8:1 | |
| Tinora Middle School Northeastern Local | 05–09 | 313 | 19.6:1 |
High schools in Defiance
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayersville High School Ayersville Local | 07–12 | 326 | 15.1:1 | |
| Defiance High School Defiance City | 09–12 | 697 | 15.4:1 | |
| Tinora High School Northeastern Local | 09–12 | 272 | 22.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.5%
- Hispanic20%
- Black2.8%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Defiance schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,932 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Defiance
How many public schools are in Defiance, OH?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Defiance: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 3,932 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Defiance?
Schools with an address in Defiance belong to 3 education agencies, led by Defiance City (3 schools), Northeastern Local (3 schools), Ayersville Local (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Defiance?
Defiance High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Defiance, with 697 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Defiance?
No school with an address in Defiance is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Ohio.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Defiance schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Defiance public schools is 16.6:1, similar to the Ohio school median of 17:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Defiance guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Ohio cities