For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,418 students in Wilmington, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wilmington, OH are Denver Place Elementary School, Roy E Holmes Elementary School and Rodger O. Borror Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilmington, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wilmington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Wilmington, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Denver Place Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
291 Lorish Ave
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-2380
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-2380
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Roy E Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1350 W Truesdell St
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-2750
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-2750
Gr: K-2 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Rodger O. Borror Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
275 Thorne Ave
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-7556
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-7556
Gr: 6-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Wilmington, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
769 Rombach Ave
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-2443
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-2443
Gr: PK | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Wilmington, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wilmington, OH include Denver Place Elementary School, Roy E Holmes Elementary School and Rodger O. Borror Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wilmington?
3 public elementary schools are located in Wilmington.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilmington?
Wilmington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% 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 Wilmington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Wilmington include: Denver Place Elementary School vs. Roy E Holmes Elementary School, Roy E Holmes Elementary School vs. Denver Place Elementary School
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