For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 734 students in Houston, OH.
The top ranked public schools in Houston, OH are Hardin Houston Elementary School and Houston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Houston have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Houston, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hardin Houston Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5300 Houston Rd
Houston, OH 45333
(937) 295-3010
Houston, OH 45333
(937) 295-3010
Gr: K-6 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Houston High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5300 Houston Rd
Houston, OH 45333
(937) 295-3010
Houston, OH 45333
(937) 295-3010
Gr: 7-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Houston, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Houston, OH include Hardin Houston Elementary School and Houston High School.
How many public schools are located in Houston?
2 public schools are located in Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in Houston?
Houston public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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