For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,637 students in 43512, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 43512, OH are Ayersville Elementary School, Tinora Elementary School and Tinora Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 43512 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in 43512, OH have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 43512, OH Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ayersville Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
28046 Watson Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 395-1111
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 395-1111
Gr: K-6 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Tinora Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5751 Domersville Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-1022
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-1022
Gr: K-4 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Tinora Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5921 Domersville Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-2361
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-2361
Gr: 5-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Defiance Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Carter Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-0070
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-0070
Gr: K-5 | 1,075 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Defiance Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1755 Palmer Dr
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-0050
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-0050
Gr: 6-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 43512, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 43512, OH include Ayersville Elementary School, Tinora Elementary School and Tinora Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 43512?
5 public elementary schools are located in 43512.
What is the racial composition of students in 43512?
43512 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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