Public schools in Hamilton, OH
24 open public schools with an address in Hamilton, operated by 6 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
24
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
14,158
23 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18:1
Ohio median 17:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Hamilton public schools
The federal directory lists 24 public schools in Hamilton, OH: 14 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. The 23 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 14,158 students, an average of 616 per school. The largest campus is Hamilton High School (2,403 students), and the largest elementary school is Ridgeway Elementary School (705).
Hamilton City operates the most schools here (12), and 4 regular districts have at least one Hamilton campus, plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 18:1, higher than the statewide school median of 17:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 38% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Hamilton
Hamilton City
Public school district
12 schools in Hamilton
Ross Local
Public school district
4 schools in Hamilton · 5 total
New Miami Local
Public school district
3 schools in Hamilton
Butler Technology & Career Development Schools
Education service agency
2 schools in Hamilton · 8 total
Fairfield City
Public school district
2 schools in Hamilton · 11 total
Richard Allen Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Hamilton
Elementary schools in Hamilton
14| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport Elementary School Hamilton City | PK–06 | 575 | 18:1 | |
| Brookwood Elementary School Hamilton City | KG–06 | 607 | 16.4:1 | |
| Crawford Woods Elementary School Hamilton City | KG–06 | 564 | 18.8:1 | |
| Elda Elementary School Ross Local | KG–03 | 327 | 19.4:1 | |
| Fairfield East Elementary School Fairfield City | PK–06 | 650 | 18.1:1 | |
| Fairfield North Elementary School Fairfield City | KG–05 | 629 | 19.7:1 | |
| Fairwood Elementary School Hamilton City | PK–06 | 613 | 18:1 | |
| Highland Elementary School Hamilton City | PK–06 | 695 | 19.9:1 | |
| Linden Elementary School Hamilton City | PK–06 | 674 | 19.3:1 | |
| Morgan Elementary School Ross Local | PK–03 | 385 | 20.4:1 | |
| New Miami Elementary School New Miami Local | PK–05 | 292 | 12.7:1 | |
| Richard Allen Academy Richard Allen Academy · Charter | KG–06 | 124 | 12.4:1 | |
| Ridgeway Elementary School Hamilton City | PK–06 | 705 | 17.6:1 | |
| Riverview Elementary School Hamilton City | PK–06 | 640 | 17.8:1 |
Middle schools in Hamilton
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Middle School Hamilton City | 07–08 | 814 | 15.1:1 | |
| New Miami Middle School New Miami Local | 06–08 | 138 | 15.3:1 | |
| Ross Middle School Ross Local | 06–08 | 628 | 19.8:1 | |
| Wilson Middle School Hamilton City | 07–08 | 587 | 19.6:1 |
High schools in Hamilton
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D Russel Lee Career-Technology Center Butler Technology & Career Development Schools · Career and Technical School | 06–12 | 930 | 4.3:1 | |
| Hamilton High School Hamilton City | 09–12 | 2,403 | 20.2:1 | |
| Miami School Hamilton City | 09–12 | 137 | 13.7:1 | |
| New Miami High School New Miami Local | 09–12 | 148 | 8.2:1 | |
| Ross High School Ross Local | 09–12 | 893 | 20.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Hamilton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Tech Advanced Manufacturing Facility Butler Technology & Career Development Schools · Career and Technical School | 10–11 | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.3%
- Hispanic18.7%
- Black10.9%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial6.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 23 Hamilton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (14,158 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Hamilton
How many public schools are in Hamilton, OH?
The current NCES directory lists 24 open public schools with a location address in Hamilton: 14 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 14,158 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Hamilton?
Schools with an address in Hamilton belong to 6 education agencies, led by Hamilton City (12 schools), Ross Local (4 schools), New Miami Local (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Hamilton?
Hamilton High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Hamilton, with 2,403 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Hamilton?
Yes. 1 of the 24 public schools in Hamilton are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Richard Allen Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Hamilton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Hamilton public schools is 18:1, higher than the Ohio school median of 17:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Hamilton guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Ohio cities