Total enrollment
3,932
-136 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
8 schools in Defiance
Ohio · Public K-12
Defiance's 8 public schools collectively enroll about 3,932 students across 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high.
4-year change in Defiance
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
17,276
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
3,932
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
8
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayersville Elementary School | Elementary | KG-06 | 322 |
| Ayersville High School | High | 07-12 | 326 |
| Defiance Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 1,075 |
| Defiance High School | High | 09-12 | 697 |
| Defiance Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 572 |
| Tinora Elementary School | Elementary | KG-04 | 355 |
| Tinora High School | High | 09-12 | 272 |
| Tinora Middle School | Middle | 05-08 | 313 |
About Defiance
Public education in Defiance, Ohio runs across 8 schools that hosts roughly 3,932 students. By footprint, Defiance sits in the moderately sized bracket.
In terms of grade levels, the city covers 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Defiance has fell 3% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 4,068 students to 3,932.
On this page, the community for Defiance discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.