Ohio is the #6 largest school system in the United States, serving 1,685,666 students across the 3,656 public schools for the 2023-24 school year (there are , serving 223,161 students). 88% of all K-12 students in Ohio are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Ohio is 50%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 57%.
The top ranked public schools in Ohio are Miller City Elementary School, Parkside Elementary School and Wells Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 33% (majority Black) and the student:teacher ratio is 18:1.
(OH) School Average
Asian
3%
Hispanic
7%
Black
17%
White
67%
Two or more races
6%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Ohio (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Miller City Elementary School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
5195 S.r. 108
Miller City, OH 45864
(419) 876-3174
Miller City, OH 45864
(419) 876-3174
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Parkside Elementary School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-4
6845 Som Center Rd
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 349-2175
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 349-2175
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Wells Academy
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-4
420 N 4th St
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-1651
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-1651
Rank: #44.
Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School
Math: ≥99% | Reading: 94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-4
32345 Cannon Rd
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 349-6225
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 349-6225
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Emerson Elementary School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
44 N Vine St
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7080
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7080
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Hilltop Elementary School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-4
425 Oliver Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 206-7270
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 206-7270
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Montgomery Elementary School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-4
9609 Montgomery Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1730
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1730
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Russia Elementary School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-6
100 School St
Russia, OH 45363
(937) 526-3156
Russia, OH 45363
(937) 526-3156
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Fort Loramie Junior-senior High School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 7-12
600 East Park St
Fort Loramie, OH 45845
(937) 295-3342
Fort Loramie, OH 45845
(937) 295-3342
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Pugliese Elementary West
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-4
435 John Scott Hwy Connector
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 264-1590
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 264-1590
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
What are the top ranked public schools in Ohio?
The top ranked public schools in Ohio include Miller City Elementary School, Parkside Elementary School and Wells Academy.
How many public schools are located in Ohio?
3,656 public schools are located in Ohio.
What percentage of students in Ohio go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Ohio are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ohio?
Minority enrollment in Ohio is 33% (majority Black)
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