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 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 9,054 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.
51爆料s 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
12 Schools
3,597 Schools
# Students
9,054 Students
1,676,851 Students
# Teachers
511 Teachers
97,164 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Hamilton City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 920 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
0.62
0.53
# American Indian Students
13 Students
2,384 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
72 Students
49,361 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,065 Students
130,498 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
8%
# Black Students
1,114 Students
284,598 Students
% Black Students
12%
17%
# White Students
5,059 Students
1,102,723 Students
% White Students
56%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
99 Students
1,723 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
632 Students
105,550 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
440
46,900
# Students in K Grade:
654
118,547
# Students in 1st Grade:
620
120,166
# Students in 2nd Grade:
682
124,760
# Students in 3rd Grade:
596
117,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
641
121,340
# Students in 5th Grade:
692
121,978
# Students in 6th Grade:
695
121,691
# Students in 7th Grade:
688
123,746
# Students in 8th Grade:
669
124,615
# Students in 9th Grade:
755
136,488
# Students in 10th Grade:
681
133,260
# Students in 11th Grade:
633
135,752
# Students in 12th Grade:
608
129,683
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,495 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,222. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,339 is less than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$131 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$103 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,495
$17,222
Spending / Student
$11,339
$17,170
Best Hamilton City School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgeway Elementary 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
| 701 students
Rank: #22.
Brookwood Elementary 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: K-6
| 608 students
Rank: #33.
Wilson Middle 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: 6-8
| 569 students
Rank: #44.
Linden Elementary 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
| 632 students
Rank: #55.
Highland Elementary 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
| 688 students
Rank: #66.
Hamilton High 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
| 2,524 students
Rank: #77.
Riverview Elementary 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
| 648 students
Rank: #88.
Fairwood Elementary 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
| 618 students
Rank: #99.
Garfield Middle 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
| 785 students
Rank: #1010.
Bridgeport Elementary 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
| 552 students
Rank: #1111.
Crawford Woods Elementary 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
| 572 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 157 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamilton City School District?
Hamilton City School District manages 12 public schools serving 9,054 students.
What is the rank of Hamilton City School District?
Hamilton City School District is ranked #528 out of 920 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?
56% of Hamilton City School District students are White, 23% 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 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 $11,339 is less than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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