Best Belmont Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,248 students in Belmont, OH.
The top-ranked public schools in Belmont, OH are Union Local Elementary School, Union Local Middle School and Union Local High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belmont, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Belmont have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Belmont, OH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Local Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
66699 Belmont Morristown Rd
Belmont, OH 43718
(740) 782-1384
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Union Local Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
66859 Belmont Morristown Rd
Belmont, OH 43718
(740) 782-1388
Gr: 6-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Union Local High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
66779 Belmont Morristown Rd
Belmont, OH 43718
(740) 782-1181
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Belmont, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Belmont, OH include Union Local Elementary School, Union Local Middle School and Union Local High School.
How many public schools are located in Belmont?
3 public schools are located in Belmont.
What is the racial composition of students in Belmont?
Belmont public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).

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