📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (Ohio State Tests 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
Top 25 Districts Ohio
Sorted by rating — highest first
| # | District | City | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Fort Loramie Local School District | Fort Loramie | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #2 | Mariemont City School District | Terrace Park | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #3 | Marion Local School District | Osgood | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #4 | Miller City-New Cleveland Local School District | Miller City | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #5 | Rocky River City School District | Rocky River | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #6 | Russia Local School District | Russia | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #7 | Solon City School District | Solon | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #8 | Versailles Exempted Village School District | North Star | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #9 | Bay Village City School District | Bay Village | 10/10 Excellent | 98th |
| #10 | Hudson City School District | Hudson | 10/10 Excellent | 98th |
| #11 | Minster Local School District | Minster | 10/10 Excellent | 98th |
| #12 | New Bremen Local School District | New Bremen | 10/10 Excellent | 98th |
| #13 | St. Henry Consolidated Local School District | Burkettsville | 10/10 Excellent | 98th |
| #14 | Anthony Wayne Local School District | Maumee | 10/10 Excellent | 97th |
| #15 | Highland Local School District | Hinckley | 10/10 Excellent | 97th |
| #16 | Oakwood City School District | Dayton | 10/10 Excellent | 97th |
| #17 | West Geauga Local School District | Chesterland | 10/10 Excellent | 97th |
| #18 | Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District | Brecksville | 10/10 Excellent | 96th |
| #19 | Jackson Center Local School District | Jackson Center | 10/10 Excellent | 96th |
| #20 | Kirtland Local School District | Willoughby | 10/10 Excellent | 96th |
| #21 | Liberty Center Local School District | Colton | 10/10 Excellent | 96th |
| #22 | Orange City School District | Chagrin Falls | 10/10 Excellent | 96th |
| #23 | Revere Local School District | Richfield | 10/10 Excellent | 96th |
| #24 | Anna Local School District | Anna | 10/10 Excellent | 95th |
| #25 | Independence Local School District | Independence | 10/10 Excellent | 95th |
Best School Districts in Ohio (2026)
This ranking covers 556 rated public school districts in Ohio, scored using Ohio State Tests 2024–25 state assessment data. Each district's reading and math proficiency rates are averaged, then ranked against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score.
A district's score reflects how its students perform on state assessments relative to same-state peers — it is not a direct measure of teaching quality, school culture, or individual student outcomes. Always visit schools, talk to local families, and contact districts directly before making decisions. Learn how ratings are calculated →
Ohio School Districts at a Glance
- 607 of the 619 regular school districts operating in Ohio have a published rating on this site.
- 185 districts score 8/10 or higher, the top three rating bands.
- Ratings come from Ohio State Tests 2024–25, and every district is ranked against other districts in Ohio only — never against districts in another state, because the tests differ.
- The highest-rated district is Fort Loramie Local School District in Fort Loramie, rated 10/10.
- Almost every district in Ohio is unified, meaning one district runs kindergarten through 12th grade for an address.
How to Use This List
Click any district name to see its zip code page and confirm your exact assignment with the district office. Boundaries don't always follow city or neighborhood lines — the zip code search gives you the most accurate result.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best school district in Ohio? ▼
Based on state reading and math assessment proficiency (Ohio State Tests 2024–25), the top-rated district is Fort Loramie Local School District in Fort Loramie, rated 10/10 (Excellent).
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Rankings use the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (Ohio State Tests 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state, then converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.
Are ratings based on test scores? ▼
Yes. Ratings are based directly on state reading and math assessment proficiency rates, not on enrollment, spending, or school count. They are a starting point for research, not a final verdict on school quality.
How many school districts are in Ohio? ▼
Ohio has 619 regular school districts operating in the 2024–25 school year, according to the NCES Common Core of Data. 607 of them have enough state assessment data to carry a rating on this site.
What test are Ohio school district ratings based on? ▼
Ohio State Tests 2024–25. The rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, converted to a percentile against other districts in Ohio and then to a 1–10 scale. Spending, staffing and district size are not part of it.
How many districts in Ohio are rated 8 out of 10 or higher? ▼
185 of the 607 rated districts in Ohio score 8/10 or above. Because the scale is a within-state percentile, a high rating means the district outperforms most other districts in Ohio, not the country.
Does one district cover all grades in Ohio? ▼
In Ohio nearly every district is unified, so the same district runs elementary, middle and high school for an address. A few states split those into separate districts; Ohio is not one of them.