For the 2026 school year, there are 2 magnet public elementary schools serving 541 students in Ohio.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public elementary schools in Ohio are Lima South Science-technology Magnet K-8 and Liberty Arts Magnet K-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ohio magnet public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Magnet Public Elementary Schools in Ohio (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lima South Science-technology Magnet K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
755 Saint Johns Ave
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3190
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3190
Gr: K-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
338 W Kibby St
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3320
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3320
Gr: K-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked magnet public elementary schools in Ohio?
The top-ranked magnet public elementary schools in Ohio include Lima South Science-technology Magnet K-8 and Liberty Arts Magnet K-8.
How many magnet public elementary schools are located in Ohio?
2 magnet public elementary schools are located in Ohio.
What is the racial composition of students in Ohio?
Ohio magnet public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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