For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 4,565 students in Highland County, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Highland County, OH are Hillsboro Intermediate School, Lynchburg-clay Elementary School and Bright Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highland County, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 60% statewide average). Elementary schools in Highland County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Highland County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro Intermediate School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Us Highway 62
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-3132
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-3132
Gr: 4-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Lynchburg-clay Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6760 State Route 134
Lynchburg, OH 45142
(937) 364-9119
Lynchburg, OH 45142
(937) 364-9119
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Bright Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6100 Fair Ridge Rd
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 927-7010
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 927-7010
Gr: PK-6 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Fairfield Local Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11611 State Route 771
Leesburg, OH 45135
(937) 780-2977
Leesburg, OH 45135
(937) 780-2977
Gr: 6-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Lynchburg-clay Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8250 State Route 134
Lynchburg, OH 45142
(937) 364-2811
Lynchburg, OH 45142
(937) 364-2811
Gr: 6-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Fairfield Local Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11611 State Route 771
Leesburg, OH 45135
(937) 780-2988
Leesburg, OH 45135
(937) 780-2988
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 N 5th St
Greenfield, OH 45123
(937) 981-3241
Greenfield, OH 45123
(937) 981-3241
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Hillsboro Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 Us Route 62
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-9877
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-9877
Gr: 6-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Hillsboro Primary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Us Highway 62
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-3132
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-3132
Gr: 2-3 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Greenfield Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 N 5th St
Greenfield, OH 45123
(937) 981-2197
Greenfield, OH 45123
(937) 981-2197
Gr: 6-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1111.
Rainsboro Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12916 Barrett Mill Rd
Greenfield, OH 45123
(937) 365-1271
Greenfield, OH 45123
(937) 365-1271
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
500 Us Highway 62
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-3132
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-3132
Gr: PK-1 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Highland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
265 W Walnut St
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-1938
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-1938
Gr: 4-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Petersburg Special Needs School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
9057 Water St
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 981-3668
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 981-3668
Gr: PK | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
200 N East St
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 466-2315
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 466-2315
Gr: 6 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
200 N East St
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-5748
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-5748
Gr: 6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Highland County, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Highland County, OH include Hillsboro Intermediate School, Lynchburg-clay Elementary School and Bright Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Highland County?
12 public elementary schools are located in Highland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Highland County?
Highland County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Highland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Highland County include: Fairfield Local Elementary School vs. Lynchburg-clay Elementary School, Hillsboro Primary School vs. Bright Elementary School, Hillsboro Middle School vs. Lynchburg-clay Middle School
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