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Best Amherst Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,612 students in Amherst, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 201 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Amherst, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Amherst, OH are Walter G. Nord Middle School, Powers Elementary School and Marion L Steele High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amherst, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Amherst have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Amherst, OH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walter G. Nord Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 Lincoln St
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-4441
Gr: 4-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Powers Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
393 S Lake St
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-8670
Gr: PK-3 | 1,140 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Marion L Steele High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
450 Washington St
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-4433
Gr: 9-12 | 1,065 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Amherst Junior High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
548 Milan Ave
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-0324
Gr: 6-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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Amherst, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Josiah Harris Elementary School (Closed 2018)
393 S Lake St
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 984-2496
Gr: 3-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Shupe Elementary School (Closed 2013)
600 Shupe Ave
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-4090
Gr: PK-1 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Amherst, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Amherst, OH include Walter G. Nord Middle School, Powers Elementary School and Marion L Steele High School.
How many public schools are located in Amherst?
4 public schools are located in Amherst.
What percentage of students in Amherst go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Amherst are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst?
Amherst public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).

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