| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Local School District | Okeana | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 2,856 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Monroe Local School District | Monroe | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 2,845 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Lakota Local School District | West Chester | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 17,721 | 22 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Madison Local School District | Middletown | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 1,478 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Talawanda City School District | Oxford | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 3,000 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Fairfield City School District | Fairfield | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 9,647 | 10 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Edgewood City School District | Hamilton | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 3,656 | 5 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Hamilton City School District | Hamilton | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 9,337 | 12 | PK–12 | 2 |
| New Miami Local School District | Hamilton | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 626 | 3 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Middletown City School District | Middletown | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 6,123 | 10 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Butler County compares
Together they enroll 57,289 students across 79 schools. The largest is Lakota Local School District with 17,721 students. Districts here average 4.7/10, below the Ohio average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Butler County, Ohio
Butler County has 10 public school districts covering 14 zip codes. The top-rated district in Butler County is Ross Local School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (Ohio State Tests 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Ohio. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Butler County, OH?
10 school districts serve zip codes in Butler County, OH. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Butler County, OH?
Of the districts serving Butler County, Ross Local School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 88th percentile among Ohio school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Ohio reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Ohio and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Ohio only, never across state lines.