For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 866 students in Belmont, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Belmont, OH are Union Local Elementary School and Union Local Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belmont, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Belmont have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Belmont, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Local Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
66699 Belmont Morristown Rd
Belmont, OH 43718
(740) 782-1384
Belmont, OH 43718
(740) 782-1384
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Union Local Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
66859 Belmont Morristown Rd
Belmont, OH 43718
(740) 782-1388
Belmont, OH 43718
(740) 782-1388
Gr: 6-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Belmont, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Belmont, OH include Union Local Elementary School and Union Local Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Belmont?
2 public elementary schools are located in Belmont.
What is the racial composition of students in Belmont?
Belmont public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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