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Best Lima Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public elementary schools serving 7,173 students in Lima, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lima, OH are Maplewood Elementary School, Bath Elementary School and Bath Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lima, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lima have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Lima, OH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1670 Wonderlick Rd
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 998-8076
Gr: 3-4 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Bath Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2450 Bible Rd
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-1837
Gr: PK-5 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Bath Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2700 Bible Rd
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-1839
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Shawnee Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3235 Zurmehly Rd
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 998-8057
Gr: 5-8 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Elida Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Pioneer Rd
Lima, OH 45807
(419) 338-6803
Gr: K-5 | 1,003 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Lima South Science-technology Magnet K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
755 Saint Johns Ave
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3190
Gr: K-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Elida Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4500 Sunnydale St
Lima, OH 45807
(419) 338-6802
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Cridersville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
501 Reichelderfer Road
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 645-3000
Gr: PK-4 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Perry Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2770 E Breese Rd
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 221-2771
Gr: K-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
816 College Ave
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 996-3390
Gr: PK-4 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1111.
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
338 W Kibby St
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3320
Gr: K-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1212.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
575 Calumet Ave
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3380
Gr: PK-4 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1313.
Heir Force Community School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
216 N Elizabeth St
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 228-9241
Gr: K-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1414.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
615 Tremont Ave
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3330
Gr: PK-4 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1515.
Unity Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
925 E 3rd St
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3300
Gr: PK-4 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1616.
Lima North Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1135 N West St
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3100
Gr: 5-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Elmwood Elementary School
4295 Shawnee Rd
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 998-8090
Gr: K-2 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lima, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lima, OH include Maplewood Elementary School, Bath Elementary School and Bath Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lima?
17 public elementary schools are located in Lima.
What is the racial composition of students in Lima?
Lima public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Lima are often viewed compared to one another?

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