For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,795 students in Wilmington, OH (there are , serving 236 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Wilmington, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Wilmington, OH are Denver Place Elementary School, Roy E Holmes Elementary School and Wilmington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilmington, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Wilmington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wilmington, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Denver Place Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
291 Lorish Ave
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-2380
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-2380
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: #22.
Roy E Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1350 W Truesdell St
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-2750
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-2750
Grades: K-2
| 512 students
Rank: #33.
Wilmington High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Richardson Pl
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-7716
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-7716
Grades: 8-12
| 622 students
Rank: #44.
Rodger O. Borror Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
275 Thorne Ave
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-7556
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-7556
Grades: 6-8
| 451 students
Rank: n/an/a
Laurel Oaks Cdc
Vocational School
300 Oak Dr
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-1411
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-1411
Grades: 11-12
| 755 students
Wilmington, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
769 Rombach Ave
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-2443
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-2443
Grades: PK
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wilmington, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Wilmington, OH include Denver Place Elementary School, Roy E Holmes Elementary School and Wilmington High School.
How many public schools are located in Wilmington?
5 public schools are located in Wilmington.
What percentage of students in Wilmington go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Wilmington are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wilmington?
Wilmington public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Wilmington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wilmington include: Denver Place Elementary School vs. Roy E Holmes Elementary School, Roy E Holmes Elementary School vs. Denver Place Elementary School
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