Hamilton City School District
School District · Hamilton, Ohio
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
12
8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,968
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
12
8 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,968
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Evaluating Hamilton City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hamilton City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Brookwood Elementary School
Hamilton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ridgeway Elementary School
Hamilton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Linden Elementary School
Hamilton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#525 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,968
$689 vs Ohio median
District size
9,054 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Hamilton City ranks #525 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Hamilton City's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Brookwood Elementary School (7.0/10), Ridgeway Elementary School (6.5/10), and Linden Elementary School (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Hamilton City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookwood Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Ridgeway Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Linden Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Wilson Middle School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Garfield Middle School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Highland Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Crawford Woods Elementary School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Fairwood Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Riverview Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Miami School | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hamilton City
Hamilton City is a Hamilton, Ohio school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 9,054 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.7:1. The district invests $13,968 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Hamilton City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Brookwood Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Hamilton City students show an average math proficiency of 55.8% and ELA proficiency of 61.4%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Hamilton City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hamilton City with test data.
Schools in Hamilton City
12 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Hamilton
- Total Enrollment
- 9,054
- Teachers (FTE)
- 512
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hamilton City?
Hamilton City has 12 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hamilton City?
The average composite rating for Hamilton City is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Hamilton City?
Hamilton City spends $13,968 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hamilton City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hamilton City is 17.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hamilton City?
Brookwood Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Hamilton City with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Hamilton City?
Across schools in Hamilton City with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hamilton City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Hamilton City has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.4%
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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.
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