For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,029 students in Hillsboro, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hillsboro, OH are Hillsboro Intermediate School, Bright Elementary School and Hillsboro Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillsboro, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hillsboro have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hillsboro, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro Intermediate School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Us Route 62
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-3132
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-3132
Grades: 4-5
| 312 students
Rank: #22.
Bright Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6100 Fair Ridge Rd
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 927-7010
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 927-7010
Grades: PK-6
| 439 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 6-9
| 494 students
Rank: #44.
Hillsboro Primary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 U.s. Rte. 62
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-3132
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-3132
Grades: 2-3
| 360 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 Us Route 62
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-3132
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-3132
Grades: PK-1
| 424 students
Hillsboro, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
265 W Walnut St
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-1938
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-1938
Grades: 4-5
| 395 students
Idea Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
128 W Walnut St
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-2696
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-2696
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Petersburg Special Needs School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
9057 Water St
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 981-3668
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 981-3668
Grades: PK
| 21 students
200 N East St
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 466-2315
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 466-2315
Grades: 6
| 219 students
200 N East St
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-5748
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-5748
Grades: 6
| 216 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hillsboro, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hillsboro, OH include Hillsboro Intermediate School, Bright Elementary School and Hillsboro Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hillsboro?
5 public elementary schools are located in Hillsboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsboro?
Hillsboro public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Hillsboro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hillsboro include: Hillsboro Primary School vs. Bright Elementary School, Hillsboro Early Childhood Center vs. Bright Elementary School, Bright Elementary School vs. Hillsboro Early Childhood Center
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