For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 221 students in Hamden, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 11 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Hamden, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public school in Hamden, OH is South Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamden, OH public school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Hamden have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hamden, OH (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38234 State Route 93
Hamden, OH 45634
(740) 384-2731
Hamden, OH 45634
(740) 384-2731
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hamden, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Hamden, OH include South Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hamden?
1 public schools are located in Hamden.
What percentage of students in Hamden go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Hamden are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hamden?
Hamden public schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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