Upper Arlington City School District
School District · Upper Arlington, Ohio
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
6,658
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
6,658
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#161 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,518
+$2,861 vs Ohio median
District size
6,658 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Upper Arlington City ranks #161 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Upper Arlington City's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Tremont Elementary School (8.1/10), Wickliffe Elementary School (7.9/10), and Greensview Elementary School (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Upper Arlington City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tremont Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Wickliffe Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Greensview Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Barrington Road Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Upper Arlington High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Hastings Middle School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Windermere Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Jones Middle School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Upper Arlington Online Academy | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Upper Arlington City
Upper Arlington City is a Upper Arlington, Ohio school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 6,658 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.6:1. District-level spending was $17,518 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Upper Arlington City is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Tremont Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Upper Arlington City students show an average math proficiency of 85.6% and ELA proficiency of 87.8%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Upper Arlington City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Upper Arlington City with test data.
Schools in Upper Arlington City
10 schoolsElementary Schools5
Middle Schools2
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Upper Arlington
- Total Enrollment
- 6,658
- Teachers (FTE)
- 357
- District spending per student
- $17,518NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 2.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Upper Arlington City?
Upper Arlington City has 10 schools in total — 5 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 Upper Arlington City?
The average composite rating for Upper Arlington City is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Upper Arlington City?
Upper Arlington City's district-level spending was $17,518 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Upper Arlington City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Upper Arlington City is 18.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Upper Arlington City?
Tremont Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Upper Arlington City with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Upper Arlington City?
Across schools in Upper Arlington City with test data, the average math proficiency is 85.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 87.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Upper Arlington City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Upper Arlington City has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 10 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
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 85.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 87.8%
How we rate schools
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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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