Top 10 Best Ohio Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 221 blue ribbon public schools serving 123,572 students in Ohio.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Ohio are Parkside Elementary School, Wells Academy and Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ohio blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Ohio Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Parkside Elementary School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6845 Som Center Rd
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 349-2175
Grades: K-4
| 486 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Wells Academy
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
420 N 4th St
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-1651
Grades: PK-4
| 333 students
Rank: #33.
Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School
Math: ≥99% | Reading: 94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
32345 Cannon Rd
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 349-6225
Grades: K-4
| 534 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Emerson Elementary School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
44 N Vine St
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7080
Grades: K-5
| 308 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Hilltop Elementary School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
425 Oliver Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 206-7270
Grades: K-4
| 315 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Montgomery Elementary School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9609 Montgomery Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1730
Grades: K-4
| 518 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Pugliese Elementary West
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
435 John Scott Hwy Connector
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 264-1590
Grades: PK-4
| 478 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Terrace Park Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
723 Elm Ave
Terrace Park, OH 45174
(513) 272-7700
Grades: K-6
| 339 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Versailles Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
280 Marker Rd
Versailles, OH 45380
(937) 526-4681
Grades: PK-4
| 463 students
Rank: #1010.
Grace L Roxbury Elementary School
Math: 97% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6795 Solon Blvd
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 349-6210
Grades: K-4
| 505 students
Rank: #1111.
Chagrin Falls Intermediate Elementary School
Math: 91% | Reading: 94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
77 E Washington St
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
(440) 893-7690
Grades: 4-6
| 362 students
Rank: #1212.
Orchard Middle School
Math: 91% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6800 Som Center Rd
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 349-6215
Grades: 5-6
| 697 students
Rank: #1313.
Mariemont Junior High School
Math: 90% | Reading: 94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3847 Southern Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 272-7300
Grades: 7-8
| 257 students
Rank: #1414.
Minster Elementary School
Math: 95% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
50 E 7th St
Minster, OH 45865
(419) 628-4174
Grades: K-6
| 455 students
Rank: #1515.
Robert C Lindsey Elementary School
Math: 92% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11844 Caves Rd
Chesterland, OH 44026
(440) 729-5980
Grades: 3-5
| 456 students
Rank: #1616.
Barrington Road Elementary School
Math: 90% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1780 Barrington Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5180
Grades: K-5
| 742 students
Rank: #1717.
Elm Avenue Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
134 Elm Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 206-7000
Grades: K-4
| 193 students
Rank: #1818.
Oakwood Junior High School
Math: 89% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1200 Far Hills Ave
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5328
Grades: 7-8
| 302 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Scioto Ridge Elementary School
Math: 90% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8715 Big Bear Ave
Powell, OH 43065
(740) 657-4800
Grades: K-5
| 540 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Tyler Run Elementary School
Math: 90% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
580 Salisbury Dr
Powell, OH 43065
(740) 657-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Bath Elementary School
Math: 87% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1246 N Cleveland Massillon Rd
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 523-3802
Grades: 3-5
| 575 students
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Freedom Trail Elementary School
Math: 87% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6743 Bale Kenyon Rd
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 613 students
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Kensington Intermediate Elementary School
Math: 88% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
20140 Lake Rd
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6770
Grades: 3-5
| 564 students
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Mariemont Elementary School
Math: 88% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6750 Wooster Pike
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 272-7400
Grades: K-6
| 512 students
Rank: #2525.
Marion Local Elementary School
Math: 94% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7956 State Route 119
Maria Stein, OH 45860
(419) 925-4595
Grades: K-8
| 641 students
Rank: #2626.
Solon Middle School
Math: 85% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6835 Som Center Rd
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 349-3848
Grades: 7-8
| 728 students
Rank: #2727.
Westerly Elementary School
Math: 91% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
30301 Wolf Rd
Bay Village, OH 44140
(440) 617-7550
Grades: 3-4
| 353 students
Rank: #2828.
Fort Loramie Elementary School
Math: 95% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
35 Elm St
Fort Loramie, OH 45845
(937) 295-2931
Grades: K-6
| 394 students
Rank: #2929.
Mariemont High School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1 Warrior Way
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 272-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 458 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Marion Local High School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1901 State Route 716
Maria Stein, OH 45860
(419) 925-4597
Grades: 9-12
| 285 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Oakwood High School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1200 Far Hills Ave
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5325
Grades: 9-12
| 697 students
Rank: #3232.
Hilltop Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
24524 Hilltop Dr
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 831-7144
Grades: 3-5
| 304 students
Rank: #3333.
Kalida High School
Math: 85% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
301 N Third St
Kalida, OH 45853
(419) 532-3529
Grades: 5-12
| 350 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Bluffton Elementary School
Math: 90% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
102 S Jackson St
Bluffton, OH 45817
(419) 358-7951
Grades: K-5
| 561 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Wyandot Elementary School
Math: 90% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5620 Dublinshire Dr
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 761-5840
Grades: K-5
| 537 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Ohio?
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Ohio include Parkside Elementary School, Wells Academy and Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in Ohio?
221 blue ribbon public schools are located in Ohio.
What is the racial composition of students in Ohio?
Ohio blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 33% (majority Black).

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