Top Rankings
Hamilton City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 9,014 students in Hamilton City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Hamilton City School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
12 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
9,014 Students
1,661,679 Students
# Teachers
492 Teachers
96,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hamilton City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 64% has decreased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#538 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
63%
Graduation Rate
64%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
25%
8%
% Black
12%
17%
% White
53%
65%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,560 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,389 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$131 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$103 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,560
$17,379
Spending / Student
$11,389
$17,327
Best Hamilton City School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgeway Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
267 Wasserman Rd
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 868-5640
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 868-5640
Gr: PK-6 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Brookwood Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1325 Stahlheber Rd
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 868-5590
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 868-5590
Gr: K-6 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Linden Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 Hoadley Ave
Hamilton, OH 45015
(513) 868-5630
Hamilton, OH 45015
(513) 868-5630
Gr: PK-6 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
714 Eaton Ave
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5170
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5170
Gr: 7-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1165 Eaton Ave
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 868-7700
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 868-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,403 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1125 Main St
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 868-5620
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 868-5620
Gr: PK-6 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Garfield Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 N Fair Ave
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 887-5035
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 887-5035
Gr: 7-8 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #88.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 Knightsbridge Dr
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 868-5650
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 868-5650
Gr: PK-6 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
Fairwood Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
281 Fair Avenue
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 868-5610
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 868-5610
Gr: PK-6 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
Crawford Woods Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Hensley Ave
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 868-5600
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 868-5600
Gr: K-6 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1111.
Bridgeport Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2171 Bridgeport Drive
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 868-5580
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 868-5580
Gr: PK-6 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1212.
Miami School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
140 Ross Ave
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5033
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5033
Gr: 7-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamilton City School District?
Hamilton City School District manages 12 public schools serving 9,014 students.
What is the rank of Hamilton City School District?
Hamilton City School District is ranked #543 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton City School District?
53% of Hamilton City School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamilton City School District?
Hamilton City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Hamilton City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,389 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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