Photo: McKenzie & Snyder · CC BY-SA 4.0Hamilton’s public schools score below 58% of Ohio districts on tests and graduation
In Hamilton, 50% of tested students read at a proficient level, below the Ohio average (60%). The grade covers the public school district serving Hamilton, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Ohio, not nationally.
From Ohio state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Hamilton’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1008 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of Hamilton’s, its schools beat 19%, lower than their 42% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 50% of tested students were proficient in reading and 47% in math, against 60% and 52% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,199 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Eight elementary schools, then three middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Richard Allen Academy, Stephen T Badin High School (private), Immanuel Lutheran School (private), St. Peter in Chains School (private), St. Ann Catholic School (private) and Main Street Schoolhouse Inc (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Hamilton’s grade
C+: better than 42% of Ohio school districts, #845 of 993 Ohio towns. Graduation is above the Ohio average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Hamilton, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in Hamilton · depends on your address
Garfield Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 814 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Wilson Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 587 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Miami School
Grades 7–12 · 137 students · 14:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Hamilton · depends on your address
Garfield Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 814 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Wilson Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 587 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Miami School
Grades 7–12 · 137 students · 14:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Hamilton · depends on your address
Hamilton High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,403 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Miami School
Grades 7–12 · 137 students · 14:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Hamilton · depends on your address
Hamilton High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,403 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Miami School
Grades 7–12 · 137 students · 14:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Hamilton · depends on your address
Hamilton High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,403 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Miami School
Grades 7–12 · 137 students · 14:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Hamilton · depends on your address
Hamilton High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,403 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Miami School
Grades 7–12 · 137 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Hamilton’s public schools are run by Hamilton City School District. Parts of Hamilton (4% and 4% of its land) are served by Fairfield City and Talawanda City instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Hamilton vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Hamilton’s borders.
Every school in Hamilton
18 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Ohio’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Hamilton’s schools
Are Hamilton’s schools good?
On Ohio’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Hamilton children attend score below 58% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #845 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 19%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Hamilton in?
Hamilton City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 9,014 students in 12 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Hamilton are served by Fairfield City and Talawanda City.
Where do Hamilton kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Hamilton High School and Miami School.
What is Hamilton’s graduation rate?
89% of the class of 2023 in Hamilton City School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.
How much does Hamilton spend per student?
$14,199 in Hamilton City School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Hamilton?
Yes: Stephen T Badin High School (Catholic, grades 9–12, 690 students), Immanuel Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–9, 253 students), St. Peter in Chains School (Catholic, grades K–8, 223 students), St. Ann Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 171 students) and Main Street Schoolhouse Inc (Catholic, grades 8–12, 53 students). Hamilton also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Hamilton families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Hamilton → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Ohio. Stars are from neighbors.