6.1 avg / 10

Best Schools in Hamilton, Ohio

33 schools · 19 Elementary · 4 Middle · 8 High · 2 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 24

Private: 9

Districts: 6

Avg Rating: 6.1/10

Estimated Scores: 6%

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Choosing a school in Hamilton?

Use this page to compare every school in Hamilton by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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The short answer

The top-rated schools in Hamilton for 2026 are Fairfield Christian School (9.1/10), Morgan Elementary School (8.2/10), and Stephen T Badin High School (7.5/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 29 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Hamilton

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (29 of 33). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Fairfield Christian School	9.1 / 10	Other	—	99th
2	Morgan Elementary School	8.2 / 10	Elementary	—	82th
3	Stephen T Badin High School	7.5 / 10	High	—	75th
4	Elda Elementary School	7.4 / 10	Elementary	—	68th
5	Fairfield North Elementary School	7.2 / 10	Elementary	—	65th
6	Brookwood Elementary School	7.0 / 10	Elementary	—	61th
7	St Joseph Consolidated School	7.0 / 10	Elementary	—	60th
8	Fairfield East Elementary School	6.7 / 10	Elementary	—	55th
9	Ross Middle School	6.7 / 10	Middle	—	55th
10	Ross High School	6.6 / 10	High	—	53th

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.1/10
Median household income: $69,612
Median home value: $201,933
Bachelor's degree or higher: 22%
Avg commute: 25 min
Owner-occupied homes: 68%

How Hamilton compares

Ohio rank

#324 of 442

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.3

below Ohio avg (6.4)

Median household income

$70k

98% of Ohio median

Schools in this city

31

About Schools in Hamilton, Ohio

Hamilton, Ohio has 24 ranked public schools, giving parents a meaningful sample to compare across grade levels. The city averages 6.0 out of 10 across those schools — a middle-of-the-road baseline that signals real variation within the district. Not every school performs the same, and that spread matters when choosing where to enroll.

Five schools, or 21% of the ranked total, score 7 or above — a useful filter for families prioritizing academic performance. The strongest performer is Elda Elementary School at 7.9, followed closely by D. Russel Lee Career-Technology Center at 7.8. Lee stands out as a high school option with a career-technical focus, which is rare among the top scorers and worth flagging for families with older students. Three additional elementary schools — Highland, Morgan, and Ridgeway — cluster between 7.5 and 7.6, suggesting the upper end of Hamilton's elementary landscape is fairly competitive. The concentration of top performers at the elementary level means early schooling options look stronger than the overall average implies.

That said, the 6.0 city average reflects a broader range below the top tier. With 79% of schools scoring under 7, parents researching middle and high school options outside the top five should look closely at individual school scores rather than relying on the city average. D. Russel Lee's 7.8 score is a notable exception at the high school level — families whose students have career or technical interests should treat it as a primary option, not an afterthought.

Practically, Hamilton rewards research. The gap between the top school (7.9) and the city mean (6.0) is nearly two full points, which is significant. Parents researching elementary placements have the most upside — multiple schools in the 7.5-plus range create real choice. For middle and high school, the options narrow, and Lee's career-tech program is the clearest high-scorer in that tier. Use individual school pages on MySchoolScout to compare scores, enrollment size, and available data before drawing district-level conclusions.

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Elementary Schools

19 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Morgan Elementary School 402 students · Pre-K–3rd	402	Pre-K–3rd	8.2
2	Elda Elementary School 359 students · Kindergarten–3rd	359	Kindergarten–3rd	7.4
3	Fairfield North Elementary School 623 students · Kindergarten–5th	623	Kindergarten–5th	7.2
4	Brookwood Elementary School 608 students · Kindergarten–6th	608	Kindergarten–6th	7.0
5	Fairfield East Elementary School 640 students · Pre-K–5th	640	Pre-K–5th	6.7
6	Ridgeway Elementary School 701 students · Pre-K–6th	701	Pre-K–6th	6.5
7	Linden Elementary School 632 students · Pre-K–6th	632	Pre-K–6th	6.2
8	New Miami Elementary School 323 students · Pre-K–5th	323	Pre-K–5th	6.1
9	Highland Elementary School 688 students · Pre-K–6th	688	Pre-K–6th	5.5
10	Crawford Woods Elementary School 572 students · Kindergarten–6th	572	Kindergarten–6th	5.4

Show all 19 elementary schools in Hamilton

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Fairwood Elementary School Riverview Elementary School Bridgeport Elementary School Richard Allen Academy St Joseph Consolidated School Private St Ann Catholic School Private St Peter in Chains School Private The Goddard School - West Chester Private Farmview Montessori Garden Private

Middle Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Ross Middle School 676 students · 6th–8th	676	6th–8th	6.7
2	Wilson Middle School 569 students · 6th–8th	569	6th–8th	6.1
3	Garfield Middle School 785 students · 7th–8th	785	7th–8th	5.9
4	New Miami Middle School 119 students · 6th–8th	119	6th–8th	5.5

High Schools

8 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Ross High School 903 students · 9th–12th	903	9th–12th	6.6
2	D Russel Lee Career-technology Center 921 students · 6th–12th	921	6th–12th	5.9
3	New Miami High School 154 students · 9th–12th	154	9th–12th	5.3
4	Butler Tech Bioscience Center 206 students · 11th–12th	206	11th–12th	5.1
5	Miami School 157 students · 7th–12th	157	7th–12th	5.0
6	Hamilton High School 2,524 students · 9th–12th	2,524	9th–12th	4.6
Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Stephen T Badin High School Private 608 students · 9th–12th	608	9th–12th	7.5
2	Main Street Schoolhouse- Inc Private 35 students · 9th–12th	35	9th–12th	5.3

Other Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Fairfield Christian School Private 110 students · Pre-K–12th	110	Pre-K–12th	9.1
2	Immanuel Lutheran School Private 189 students · Pre-K–9th	189	Pre-K–9th	Not Rated

Schools in Hamilton

Hamilton, Ohio · 33 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 3 ZIP codes

Median Income

$69,612

Median Home Value

$201,933

Median Rent

$1,004/mo

Population

139,271

College Educated

22%

Homeownership

68%

Avg Commute

25 min

Poverty Rate

14.1%

Community Profile

Hamilton has a median household income of $69,612. It is a community where 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $201,933, with a median rent of $1,004/month. The area has a poverty rate of 14.1%. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: Ohio
Elementary: 19
Middle: 4
High: 8
Other: 2

Resources

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School Districts (6)

Richard Allen Academy

1 school · 111 students

Hamilton City

12 schools · 9,054 students

Fairfield City

10 schools · 9,592 students

New Miami Local

3 schools · 596 students

Ross Local

5 schools · 2,717 students

Butler Technology & Career Development Schools

5 schools · 1,381 students

Nearby Cities

Fairfield (9 schools)

4 mi

Fairfield Township (1 school)

4 mi

Seven Mile (1 school)

Liberty Twp (5 schools)

7 mi

West Chester (12 schools)

8 mi

Mount Healthy (2 schools)

11 mi

Liberty Township (7 schools)

9 mi

North College Hill (1 school)

Other Major Cities in Ohio

Top metros statewide by school count.

Columbus 277 schools Cincinnati 261 schools Cleveland 178 schools Toledo 119 schools Dayton 102 schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Hamilton, Ohio

How many schools are in Hamilton, Ohio?

Hamilton has 33 schools, including 24 public and 9 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Hamilton, Ohio?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Hamilton is 6.1 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Hamilton, Ohio?

The top-ranked school in Hamilton on MySchoolScout is Fairfield Christian School with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What is the best elementary school in Hamilton, Ohio?

The top-ranked elementary school in Hamilton on MySchoolScout is Morgan Elementary School with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What is the best middle school in Hamilton, Ohio?

The top-ranked middle school in Hamilton on MySchoolScout is Ross Middle School with a composite score of 6.7/10.

What is the best high school in Hamilton, Ohio?

The top-ranked high school in Hamilton on MySchoolScout is Stephen T Badin High School with a composite score of 7.5/10.

How many school districts serve Hamilton, Ohio?

Hamilton is served by 6 school districts: Richard Allen Academy, Hamilton City, Fairfield City, New Miami Local, Ross Local, Butler Technology & Career Development Schools.

What is the education level in Hamilton, Ohio?

According to Census data, 22% of adults in Hamilton have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Hamilton, Ohio?

The median household income in Hamilton is approximately $69,612 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Hamilton, Ohio?

Yes, Hamilton has 9 private schools alongside 24 public schools. The top-rated private school is Fairfield Christian School with a score of 9.1/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Hamilton, Ohio?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Hamilton is 15.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Hamilton, Ohio?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.