Hardin Northern Elementary School

Hardin Northern Elementary School serves 210 students in kindergarten through sixth grade in Dola, Ohio. The school earns a composite score of 9.0/10 — a rating MySchoolScout labels Exceptional — driven by a 9.0 academic score and a 9.1 growth score that places it among Ohio's strongest performers in student progress. The numbers bear that out.

Hardin Northern ranks 28th among 1,742 elementary schools in Ohio, outperforming 98% of public schools statewide. That puts it in rare company: only 27 elementary schools in the entire state score higher. At the local level, it holds the top spot among Dola's public schools.

A student-teacher ratio of 14.0:1 keeps class sizes manageable, giving teachers more direct contact time with each student. Enrollment sits at 210 — small enough that students aren't lost in the shuffle, large enough to support a complete K–6 program. For families in the area weighing their options, Hardin Northern's ranking and sustained growth trajectory make it one of the most compelling elementary choices in the region.

Located in a rural area, Hardin Northern Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.