Top Rankings
Van Buren Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,044 students in Van Buren Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
51爆料s in Van Buren Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,571 Schools
# Students
1,044 Students
1,669,776 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
96,752 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Van Buren Local School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 916 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#123 out of 931 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
91%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,542 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,295. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,920 is less than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,542
$17,295
Spending / Student
$12,920
$17,243
Best Van Buren Local School District 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 S Main St
Van Buren, OH 45889
(419) 299-3416
Van Buren, OH 45889
(419) 299-3416
Gr: K-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Van Buren High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
217 S Main St
Van Buren, OH 45889
(419) 299-3384
Van Buren, OH 45889
(419) 299-3384
Gr: 9-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Van Buren Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
217 S Main St
Van Buren, OH 45889
(419) 299-3385
Van Buren, OH 45889
(419) 299-3385
Gr: 6-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Van Buren Local School District?
Van Buren Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,044 students.
What is the rank of Van Buren Local School District?
Van Buren Local School District is ranked #116 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Van Buren Local School District?
91% of Van Buren Local School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Van Buren Local School District?
Van Buren Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Van Buren Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,920 is less than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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