Ohio is the #6 largest school system in the United States, serving 1,677,474 students across the 3,630 public schools for the 2024-25 school year (there are , serving 234,278 students). 88% of all K-12 students in Ohio attend public schools, compared to the national average of 89%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Ohio is 52%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 60%.
The top-ranked public schools in Ohio are Grace L Roxbury Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School, and Hilltop Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 33%, with the majority being Black and the student:teacher ratio is 17:1.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="list-title">Student by Ethnicity
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.]( "This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.")
(OH) School Average
Asian
3%
Hispanic
7%
Black
17%
White
67%
Two or more races
6%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Ohio (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Grace L Roxbury Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 97% (Top 1%)
Reading: 96% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-4
6795 Solon Blvd
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 349-6210
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 349-6210
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Emerson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 1-5
44 N Vine St
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7080
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7080
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Hilltop Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-4
425 Oliver Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 206-7270
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 206-7270
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Miller City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
200 N Main St
Miller City, OH 45864
(419) 876-3174
Miller City, OH 45864
(419) 876-3174
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Parkside Elementary School
Magnet 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: #2 - 72. - 7.
Pugliese Elementary West
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-4
435 John Scott Hwy Connector
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 264-1590
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 264-1590
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Wells Academy
Magnet School
(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: #88.
Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 97% (Top 1%)
Reading: 93% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-4
32345 Cannon Rd
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 349-6225
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 349-6225
Rank: #99.
Kalida Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-4
208 North Fourth Street
Kalida, OH 45853
(419) 532-3845
Kalida, OH 45853
(419) 532-3845
Rank: #1010.
Whitehouse Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 95% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-4
6510 Texas St
Whitehouse, OH 43571
(419) 877-0543
Whitehouse, OH 43571
(419) 877-0543
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="list-title center">Best Ohio Public Schools by County (2024-25)
Popular neighborhoods: South Columbus (44 schools), Northland (26 schools), Hilltop (24 schools), North Linden (13 schools), Old Brooklyn (10 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ohio?
The top-ranked public schools in Ohio include Grace L Roxbury Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School, and Hilltop Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ohio?
3,630 public schools are located in Ohio.
What percentage of students in Ohio go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Ohio attend public schools (compared to the national average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ohio?
Minority enrollment in Ohio is 33%, with the majority being Black.
Which public schools in Ohio are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ohio include: Steamm Academy vs. Crenshaw Middle School, River Valley High School vs. Gallia Academy High School, Valley View Intermediate School vs. Mark Twain Elementary School
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