For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,519 students in Amherst, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Amherst, OH are Walter G. Nord Middle School, Powers Elementary School and Amherst Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amherst, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 60% statewide average). Elementary schools in Amherst have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Amherst, OH (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walter G. Nord Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Lincoln St
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-4441
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-4441
Gr: 4-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Powers Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
393 S Lake St
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-8670
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-8670
Gr: PK-3 | 1,104 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Amherst Junior High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
548 Milan Ave
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-0324
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-0324
Gr: 6-8 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Amherst, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
393 S Lake St
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 984-2496
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 984-2496
Gr: 3-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
600 Shupe Ave
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-4090
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-4090
Gr: PK-1 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Amherst, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Amherst, OH include Walter G. Nord Middle School, Powers Elementary School and Amherst Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Amherst?
3 public elementary schools are located in Amherst.
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst?
Amherst public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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