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 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 9,337 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 48% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
12 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
9,337 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
555 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Hamilton City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 927 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#548 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
63%
Graduation Rate
82%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.52
# American Indian Students
19 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
69 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,013 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
7%
# Black Students
1,162 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
12%
17%
# White Students
5,358 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
57%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
87 Students
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
629 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
479
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
608
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
681
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
605
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
632
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
680
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
683
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
696
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
667
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
776
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
723
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
778
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
680
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
649
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,056 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,995 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$131 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$103 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,056
$17,216
Spending / Student
$10,995
$17,164
Best Hamilton City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgeway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
267 Wasserman Rd
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 868-5640
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 868-5640
Grades: PK-6
| 728 students
Rank: #22.
Brookwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1325 Stahlheber Rd
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 868-5590
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 868-5590
Grades: PK-6
| 601 students
Rank: #33.
Wilson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
714 Eaton Ave
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5170
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5170
Grades: 7-8
| 655 students
Rank: #44.
Linden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 Hoadley Ave
Hamilton, OH 45015
(513) 868-5630
Hamilton, OH 45015
(513) 868-5630
Grades: PK-6
| 579 students
Rank: #55.
Highland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1125 Main St
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 868-5620
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 868-5620
Grades: PK-6
| 715 students
Rank: #66.
Hamilton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1165 Eaton Ave
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 868-7700
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 868-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,507 students
Rank: #77.
Riverview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 Knightsbridge Dr
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 868-5650
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 868-5650
Grades: PK-6
| 650 students
Rank: #88.
Fairwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
281 Fair Avenue
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 868-5610
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 868-5610
Grades: PK-6
| 648 students
Rank: #99.
Garfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 N Fair Ave
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 887-5035
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 887-5035
Grades: 7-8
| 778 students
Rank: #1010.
Bridgeport Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2171 Bridgeport Drive
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 868-5580
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 868-5580
Grades: PK-6
| 586 students
Rank: #1111.
Crawford Woods Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Hensley Ave
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 868-5600
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 868-5600
Grades: K-6
| 557 students
Rank: #1212.
Miami School
Magnet 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
Grades: 7-12
| 333 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamilton City School District?
Hamilton City School District manages 12 public schools serving 9,337 students.
What is the rank of Hamilton City School District?
Hamilton City School District is ranked #528 out of 927 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
57% of Hamilton City School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% 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 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Hamilton City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,995 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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