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Schools in Loveland · Loveland City School District

Loveland’s public schools outscore 93% of Ohio districts

On the state math tests, 77% of Loveland’s students scored proficient, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Loveland, 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.

#68of 993 Ohio townsK–12Where will my kid go?

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.

Reading proficiency
81%
▲ 22 pts vs OH 60%
2021–22
Math proficiency
77%
▲ 25 pts vs OH 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
99–100%
▲ 13–14 pts vs OH 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$14.4K
▼ 13% vs OH $16.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
20.8
OH 16.9 · larger classes
Schools in town
8
4,041 students on the public path
In brief

Loveland’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 81% and math 77% in spring 2022, against 60% and 52% statewide; 99–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $14,425 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 3 the district’s path is Loveland Elementary School, then Loveland Middle School, then Loveland High School. Enrollment is down 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. Columban Elementary School (private) and Childrens Meeting House (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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Loveland’s grade

A Test scoresA+ Graduation

A: better than 93% of Ohio school districts, #68 of 993 Ohio towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Ohio average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

Ohio school districts we grade (910)Better than 93%
Lower resultsHigher results
Ohio towns with similar household incomes (1101)Better than 92%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 2,326 test results and a graduating class of 322 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Loveland’s students in the tested grades sat them (2,315 in math, 2,337 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Loveland, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–KLoveland Early Childhood CenterLoveland City School DistrictNo scores
3–4Loveland Elementary SchoolLoveland City School DistrictA
7–8Loveland Middle SchoolLoveland City School DistrictA
9–12Loveland High SchoolLoveland City School DistrictA

Loveland’s public schools are run by Loveland City School District, which also serves Miami and Symmes. Parts of Loveland (7% and 3% of its land) are served by Little Miami Local and Sycamore Community 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.

Loveland City School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 6 schools · 4,041 students, down 7% since 2020–21 · 20.8 per teacher (OH 16.9)
$14,425OH $16,610 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading81%
State average 59.5% · 2337 students tested
Math77%
State average 52.2% · 2315 students tested

Loveland vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Loveland’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
LovelandALoveland City
SymmesASycamore Community City PK–12 · Loveland City PK–12
MiamiAMilford Exempted Village PK–12 · Loveland City PK–12
HamiltonA−Little Miami Local

2 of the 3 neighbors share Loveland City with Loveland, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Loveland

8 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).

District schools in Lovelandby address
Loveland Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–K
359 students22:1Rate it →
Loveland Primary School
Elementary · Grades 1–2
595 students21:1Rate it →
Loveland Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 3–4
A
617 students21:1Rate it →
Loveland Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 4–6
A
643 students20:1Rate it →
Loveland Middle School
Middle · Grades 7–8
A
624 students19:1Rate it →
Loveland High School
High · Grades 9–12
A
1,203 students21:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Columban Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Catholic
478 students18:1Rate it →
Childrens Meeting House
Elementary · Grades PK–7
Private · Nonsectarian
192 students9:1Rate it →

Questions about Loveland’s schools

Are Loveland’s schools good?

By Ohio’s own tests, yes: the public schools Loveland children attend outscore 93% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #68 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 92%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Loveland in?

Loveland City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,041 students in 6 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Loveland are served by Little Miami Local and Sycamore Community City.

Where do Loveland kids go to high school?

Loveland High School, with 1,203 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Loveland’s graduation rate?

99–100% of the class of 2023 in Loveland City School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.

How much does Loveland spend per student?

$14,425 in Loveland City School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Loveland?

Yes: St. Columban Elementary School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 478 students) and Childrens Meeting House (nonsectarian, grades PK–7, 192 students).

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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.