For the 2025 school year, there are 89 public schools serving 58,489 students in Butler County, OH (there are , serving 5,430 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Butler County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Butler County, OH are Independence Elementary School, Morgan Elementary School and Heritage Early Childhood School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butler County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Butler County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Butler County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7480 Princeton Rd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 755-8300
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 755-8300
Gr: 3-6 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3427 Chapel Rd
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 738-1986
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 738-1986
Gr: PK-3 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Heritage Early Childhood School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5052 Hamilton Mason Rd
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 863-7060
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 863-7060
Gr: K-2 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Vangorden Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6475 Lesourdsville West Cheste
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 644-1150
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 644-1150
Gr: 3-6 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Endeavor Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4400 Smith Rd
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 759-8300
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 759-8300
Gr: 3-6 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Elda Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3980 Hamilton Cleves Rd
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 738-1972
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 738-1972
Gr: K-3 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
230 Yankee Rd
Monroe, OH 45050
(513) 539-8101
Monroe, OH 45050
(513) 539-8101
Gr: 2-6 | 1,124 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5795 W Alexandria Rd
Middletown, OH 45042
(513) 420-4755
Middletown, OH 45042
(513) 420-4755
Gr: PK-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6035 Beckett Ridge Blvd
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 777-9787
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 777-9787
Gr: 3-6 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1010.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6923 Dutchland Blvd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 779-7775
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 779-7775
Gr: 2-6 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1111.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5345 Kyles Station Rd
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 755-8200
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 755-8200
Gr: 3-6 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1212.
Fairfield North Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6116 Morris Rd
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 868-0070
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 868-0070
Gr: K-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1313.
Hopewell Early Childhood School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8300 Cox Rd
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 777-6128
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 777-6128
Gr: K-2 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1414.
Ross High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3601 Hamilton Cleves Rd
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 863-1252
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 863-1252
Gr: 9-12 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1515.
Lakota Plains Junior School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5500 Princeton Road
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 644-1130
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 644-1130
Gr: 7-8 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1616.
Fairfield South Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5460 Bibury Rd
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 829-3078
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 829-3078
Gr: K-5 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1717.
Ross Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3425 Hamilton Cleves Rd
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 863-1251
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 863-1251
Gr: 6-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1818.
Kramer Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 W Sycamore St
Oxford, OH 45056
(513) 273-3500
Oxford, OH 45056
(513) 273-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1919.
Liberty Junior School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7055 Dutchland Blvd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 777-4420
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 777-4420
Gr: 7-8 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2020.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7672 Lesourdsville West Cheste
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 777-2201
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 777-2201
Gr: 3-6 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2121.
Monroe Junior High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
220 Yankee Rd
Monroe, OH 45050
(513) 539-8471
Monroe, OH 45050
(513) 539-8471
Gr: 7-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2222.
Fairfield West Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4700 River Rd
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 868-3021
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 868-3021
Gr: PK-5 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2323.
Maude Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3260 Oxford Millville Rd
Oxford, OH 45056
(513) 273-3600
Oxford, OH 45056
(513) 273-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2424.
Monroe High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
220 Yankee Rd
Monroe, OH 45050
(513) 539-8471
Monroe, OH 45050
(513) 539-8471
Gr: 9-12 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2525.
Edgewood Primary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Maple Ave
Trenton, OH 45067
(513) 867-3430
Trenton, OH 45067
(513) 867-3430
Gr: 1-2 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2626.
Lakota East High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6840 Lakota Ln
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 755-7211
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 755-7211
Gr: 7-12 | 2,605 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2727.
Fairfield Freshman High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8790 N Gilmore Rd
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 829-8300
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 829-8300
Gr: 9-10 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2828.
Hopewell Junior School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8200 Cox Rd
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 777-2258
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 777-2258
Gr: 7-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2929.
Talawanda High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5301 University Park Blvd
Oxford, OH 45056
(513) 273-3200
Oxford, OH 45056
(513) 273-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #3030.
Edgewood Intermediate School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3440 Busenbark Rd
Trenton, OH 45067
(513) 867-3440
Trenton, OH 45067
(513) 867-3440
Gr: 2-5 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #3131.
Lakota West High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8940 Union Centre Blvd
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 874-5699
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 874-5699
Gr: 9-12 | 2,845 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3232.
Fairfield Compass Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8801 Holden Blvd
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 858-8700
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 858-8700
Gr: K-5 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3333.
Lakota Ridge Junior School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6199 Beckett Ridge Blvd
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 777-0552
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 777-0552
Gr: 7-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Adena Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9316 Minuteman Way
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 777-0100
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 777-0100
Gr: 3-6 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Ridgeway Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
267 Wasserman Rd
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 868-5640
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 868-5640
Gr: PK-6 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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Butler County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
450 S F St
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5065
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5065
Gr: PK-6 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
263 Hancock Ave
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 887-5070
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 887-5070
Gr: K-6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Butler County Program Of Pn (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
111 Buckeye St
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 868-2500
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 868-2500
230 Ramsey St
College Corner, OH 45003
(765) 732-3183
College Corner, OH 45003
(765) 732-3183
Gr: PK-12 | 129 students Minority enrollment: 5%
1830 Yankee Rd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4593
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4593
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Minority enrollment: 28%
415 Campbell Dr
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 887-5100
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 887-5100
Gr: PK-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
2260 Nw Washington Blvd
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5197
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5197
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 87:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
2260 Nw Washington Blvd.
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 896-3400
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 896-3400
Gr: 9 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
901 Hoadley Ave
Hamilton, OH 45015
(513) 887-5110
Hamilton, OH 45015
(513) 887-5110
Gr: K-6 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
106 South Highview Rd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 423-0781
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 423-0781
Gr: K-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
800 Charles St
Middletown, OH 45042
(513) 420-4546
Middletown, OH 45042
(513) 420-4546
Gr: K-6 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
526 S 8th St
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 887-5120
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 887-5120
Gr: PK-6 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
4641 Bach Ln
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 829-3900
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513) 829-3900
Gr: PK-K | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
5050 Tylersville Rd
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 874-8390
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 874-8390
Gr: 9 | 1,312 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
631 S Breiel Blvd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 423-1800
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 423-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
701 N E St
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5130
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5130
Gr: K-6 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
250 N 9th St
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 887-5140
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 887-5140
Gr: PK-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
931 Westview Ave
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5155
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5155
Gr: K | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
951 Carriage Hill Ln
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5150
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5150
Gr: 1-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Options Business Academy (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
101 South Monument Ave
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 887-0001
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 887-0001
Gr: 12
1206 Shuler Ave
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 795-6549
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 795-6549
Gr: K-6 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2701 Central Ave
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4556
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4556
Gr: K-6 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
1036 S Verity Pkwy
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4561
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4561
Gr: K-3 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
140 Ross Ave
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5000
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5000
Gr: 3-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
5000 Madison Ave
Hamilton, OH 45015
(513) 887-5090
Hamilton, OH 45015
(513) 887-5090
Gr: 7-9 | 503 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Butler County, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Butler County, OH include Independence Elementary School, Morgan Elementary School and Heritage Early Childhood School.
How many public schools are located in Butler County?
89 public schools are located in Butler County.
What percentage of students in Butler County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Butler County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Butler County?
Butler County public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Butler County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Butler County include: Wilson Middle School vs. Garfield Middle School, Lakota West High School vs. Lakota East High School, Lakota East High School vs. Lakota West High School
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