For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,340 students in Harrison, OH (there are 5 private schools, serving 391 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Harrison, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Harrison, OH are Crosby Elementary School, Miami Whitewater Elementary School and Harrison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Harrison have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Harrison, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crosby Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8382 New Haven Rd
Harrison, OH 45030
(513) 738-1717
Harrison, OH 45030
(513) 738-1717
Gr: K-5 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Miami Whitewater Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9850 West Rd
Harrison, OH 45030
(513) 367-5577
Harrison, OH 45030
(513) 367-5577
Gr: K-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 E Broadway St
Harrison, OH 45030
(513) 367-4161
Harrison, OH 45030
(513) 367-4161
Gr: K-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Harrison Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9840 West Rd
Harrison, OH 45030
(513) 367-4831
Harrison, OH 45030
(513) 367-4831
Gr: 6-8 | 1,069 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
William Henry Harrison High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9860 West Rd
Harrison, OH 45030
(513) 367-4169
Harrison, OH 45030
(513) 367-4169
Gr: 9-12 | 1,122 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
9999 West Rd
Harrison, OH 45030
(513) 367-4139
Harrison, OH 45030
(513) 367-4139
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Harrison, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Harrison, OH include Crosby Elementary School, Miami Whitewater Elementary School and Harrison Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Harrison?
6 public schools are located in Harrison.
What percentage of students in Harrison go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Harrison are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison?
Harrison public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Harrison are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Harrison include: Crosby Elementary School vs. Harrison Elementary School, Harrison Elementary School vs. Crosby Elementary School
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