Hamilton City School District

533 Dayton St
Hamilton, OH 45011-0627
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

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 2025-26 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.
Public Schools in Hamilton City School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), 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
3,571 Schools
# Students
9,054 Students
1,669,776 Students
# Teachers
511 Teachers
96,752 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hamilton City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 916 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 64% has decreased from 78% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#538 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
50%
54%
50%
60%
55%
63%
64%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
23%
8%
% Black
12%
17%
% White
56%
66%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,495 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,295. 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 $17,243. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$131 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$103 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,495
$17,295
Spending / Student
$11,339
$17,243

Best Hamilton City School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgeway Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
267 Wasserman Rd
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 868-5640
Gr: PK-6 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Brookwood Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1325 Stahlheber Rd
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 868-5590
Gr: K-6 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Linden Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
801 Hoadley Ave
Hamilton, OH 45015
(513) 868-5630
Gr: PK-6 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
714 Eaton Ave
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5170
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1165 Eaton Ave
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 868-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,524 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1125 Main St
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 868-5620
Gr: PK-6 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Garfield Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
250 N Fair Ave
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 887-5035
Gr: 7-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Knightsbridge Dr
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 868-5650
Gr: PK-6 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
Fairwood Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
281 Fair Avenue
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 868-5610
Gr: PK-6 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1010.
Crawford Woods Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Hensley Ave
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 868-5600
Gr: K-6 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
Bridgeport Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2171 Bridgeport Drive
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 868-5580
Gr: PK-6 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1212.
Miami School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Ross Ave
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5033
Gr: 7-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

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 #544 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 $17,243. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 9,054 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 64% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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