For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
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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