Best Schools in Loveland, Ohio
12 schools · 9 Elementary · 2 Middle · 1 High
Choosing a school in Loveland?
Use this page to compare every school in Loveland by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Loveland High School
High · Loveland City. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Symmes Elementary School
Elementary · Sycamore Community City. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Loveland Middle School
Middle · Loveland City. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Loveland for 2026 are Loveland High School (7.8/10), Symmes Elementary School (7.8/10), and Loveland Middle School (7.2/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 6 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.
Schools
12
8 public · 4 private
Avg Score
6.5
out of 10
Median Home
$340,800
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
12
8 public · 4 private
Avg Score
6.5
out of 10
Median Home
$340,800
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Loveland
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (6 rated schools; 12 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loveland High School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Symmes Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Loveland Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Loveland Intermediate School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Loveland Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Mccormick Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
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
- 6.5/10
- Median household income
- $110,781
- Median home value
- $340,800
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53%
- Avg commute
- 27 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 81%
36% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Loveland compares
Ohio rank
#225 of 444
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Ohio avg (6.2)
Median household income
$111k
156% of Ohio median
Schools in this city
11
Loveland City runs 75% of Loveland's public schools
Loveland touches 3 districts, but Loveland City is the one most addresses actually attend.
Loveland City accounts for 6 of 8 public schools (75%). The other 2 districts hold the remaining 2.
Among 6 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 6.3 to 7.8 — the spread is inside Loveland, not a citywide average.
- Loveland City6 public · 75%
- Milford Exempted Village1 public · 13%
- Sycamore Community City1 public · 13%
About Schools in Loveland, Ohio
Loveland, Ohio has 8 ranked public schools with an average score of 7.3 out of 10. That average is backed by genuine depth — 6 of those 8 schools, 75%, score 7.0 or above, meaning parents across the city are unlikely to land in a weak attendance zone. For a community of Loveland's size, that kind of consistent floor is a real differentiator.
Performance holds across all grade levels, which is one of Loveland's clearest strengths. Symmes Elementary leads with a score of 8.9, the top mark in the city's public system. McCormick Elementary (8.1) and Loveland Elementary (7.8) round out an elementary tier where three schools cluster between 7.8 and 8.9. The middle grades hold up: Loveland Intermediate School scores 8.1, and Loveland High School comes in at 8.2. Students who start strong here don't face a meaningful quality drop as they move through the system.
The spread between Loveland's best school and the city average is only 1.6 points — 8.9 at the top, 7.3 overall. That narrow gap signals health. Quality isn't concentrated in one flagship attendance zone while the rest trail. Families who don't live near Symmes Elementary still have access to competitive schools, not just acceptable ones.
For parents comparing districts, Loveland's combination of a 7.3 average and a 75% above-7.0 rate puts it ahead of most similarly sized Ohio communities. The elementary layer is the standout, with three ranked schools all scoring 7.8 or above. The secondary track matches that quality — Loveland Intermediate and Loveland High both score 8.1 and 8.2 respectively — making the district a credible long-term choice for families planning to stay through graduation, not just the early years.
Elementary Schools
9 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 737 students · Pre-K–4th | 7.8 | ||
| 2 | 601 students · 3rd–4th | 6.8 | ||
| 3 | 606 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.3 | ||
| 4 | 632 students · 1st–2nd | 5.4 | ||
| 5 | 386 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | 4.4 | ||
Private Schools4 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Childrens Meeting HousePrivate 128 students · Pre-K–7th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | 438 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | 527 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | Ohio Valley VoicesPrivate 13 students · Pre-K–2nd | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 664 students · 7th–8th | 7.2 |
| 2 | 610 students · 4th–6th | 6.9 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,270 students · 9th–12th | 7.8 |
Schools in Loveland
Loveland, Ohio · 12 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$110,781
Median Home Value
$340,800
Median Rent
$1,379/mo
Population
56,854
College Educated
53%
Homeownership
81%
Avg Commute
27 min
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Community Profile
Loveland has a median household income of $110,781. It is a well-educated community where 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $340,800, with a median rent of $1,379/month. The local poverty rate of 4.0% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 27 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Ohio
- Elementary
- 9
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 1
Resources
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How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Loveland, Ohio
How many schools are in Loveland, Ohio?
Loveland has 12 schools, including 8 public and 4 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Loveland, Ohio?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Loveland is 6.5 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 Loveland, Ohio?
The top-ranked school in Loveland on MySchoolScout is Loveland High School with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What is the best elementary school in Loveland, Ohio?
The top-ranked elementary school in Loveland on MySchoolScout is Symmes Elementary School with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What is the best middle school in Loveland, Ohio?
The top-ranked middle school in Loveland on MySchoolScout is Loveland Middle School with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What is the best high school in Loveland, Ohio?
The top-ranked high school in Loveland on MySchoolScout is Loveland High School with a composite score of 7.8/10.
How many school districts serve Loveland, Ohio?
Loveland is served by 3 school districts: Loveland City, Sycamore Community City, Milford Exempted Village.
What is the education level in Loveland, Ohio?
According to Census data, 53% of adults in Loveland have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Loveland, Ohio?
The median household income in Loveland is approximately $110,781 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Loveland, Ohio?
Yes, Loveland has 4 private schools alongside 8 public schools. The top-rated private school is Childrens Meeting House with a score of 7.9/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Loveland, Ohio?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Loveland is 17.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Loveland, 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.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.