For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,547 students in Amherst, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Amherst, OH are Walter G. Nord Middle School, Powers Elementary School and Amherst Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amherst, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Amherst have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Amherst, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walter G. Nord Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Lincoln St
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-4441
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-4441
Grades: 4-5
| 551 students
Rank: #22.
Powers Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
393 S Lake St
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-8670
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-8670
Grades: PK-3
| 1,140 students
Rank: #33.
Amherst Junior High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
548 Milan Ave
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-0324
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-0324
Grades: 6-8
| 856 students
Amherst, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
393 S Lake St
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 984-2496
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 984-2496
Grades: 3-5
| 530 students
600 Shupe Ave
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-4090
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-4090
Grades: PK-1
| 549 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Amherst, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Amherst, OH include Walter G. Nord Middle School, Powers Elementary School and Amherst Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Amherst?
3 public elementary schools are located in Amherst.
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst?
Amherst public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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