Mt Hope Elementary School

Mt Hope Elementary School is a public school in Mt. Hope, Ohio, serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. With 83 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1, the school runs small and focused — the kind of environment where individual students get consistent attention.

Academically, Mt Hope is among the most exceptional public schools in the state. It earns a composite score of 9.6 out of 10, with near-perfect marks of 9.9 in both academic performance and student growth. Those numbers place it #2 of 1,742 elementary schools in Ohio and #4 out of 3,440 public schools statewide — outperforming every other public school in Ohio in overall standing.

Within East Holmes Local School District, it ranks first among all eight district schools. Parents comparing elementary options in this region will find it difficult to identify a stronger public school by the numbers. Both the academic achievement scores and growth scores reflect consistent, measurable outcomes for students at every grade level.

For families prioritizing academic performance when selecting a school, Mt Hope Elementary's statewide rank and district-leading position make it a clear benchmark against which other schools in the area can be measured.

With an enrollment of 83 students, Mt Hope Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Mt Hope Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.