Butler County Public Schools
Butler County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
89
public schools
Total Enrollment
59,856
students
School Districts
16
districts
How to use the Butler County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Ohio; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Butler County has 16 district entries. Lakota Local is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 22 schools.
School records are spread across 15 listed communities. Hamilton has the most listed schools, with 24 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 51 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 6 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 5 charter, 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
12 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
89
in Butler County
Reported Enrollment
59,856
89 schools reporting
School Districts
16
districts
Charter Schools
5
6% of total
School Level Breakdown
16 School Districts in Butler County
Lakota Local
Fairfield City
Hamilton City
Middletown City
Edgewood City School District
Talawanda City
Ross Local
Monroe Local
Butler Technology & Career Development Schools
Madison Local
89 Public Schools in Butler County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 12 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 89 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakota West High School | Profile | Lakota Local | West Chester, 45069Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,740 |
| Lakota East High School | Profile | Lakota Local | Liberty Township, 45044Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,552 |
| Hamilton High School | Profile | Hamilton City | Hamilton, 45013Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,507 |
| Fairfield High School | Profile | Fairfield City | Fairfield, 45014Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,200 |
| Middletown High School | Profile | Middletown City | Middletown, 45042Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,753 |
| Edgewood High School | Profile | Edgewood City School District | Trenton, 45067Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,167 |
| Crossroads Middle School | Profile | Fairfield City | Fairfield, 45014Suburb: Large | 5–8 | Middle | 1,135 |
| Creekside Middle School | Profile | Fairfield City | Fairfield, 45014Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,126 |
| Monroe Elementary School | Profile | Monroe Local | Monroe, 45050Suburb: Large | 2–6 | Primary | 1,091 |
| D Russel Lee Career-Technology Center | Profile | Butler Technology & Career Development Schools | Hamilton, 45011Suburb: Large | 6–12 | Vocational | 1,028 |
| Talawanda High School | Profile | Talawanda City | Oxford, 45056Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 956 |
| Middletown Middle School | Profile | Middletown City | Middletown, 45042Suburb: Small | 7–9 | Middle | 941 |
| Ross High School | Listed only | Ross Local | Hamilton, 45013Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 933 |
| Monroe High School | Listed only | Monroe Local | Monroe, 45050Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 860 |
| Edgewood Middle School | Listed only | Edgewood City School District | Trenton, 45067Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 832 |
| Fairfield West Elementary School | Listed only | Fairfield City | Fairfield, 45014Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 831 |
| Edgewood Intermediate School | Listed only | Edgewood City School District | Trenton, 45067Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 804 |
| Cherokee Elementary School | Listed only | Lakota Local | Liberty Twp, 45011Suburb: Large | 3–6 | Primary | 802 |
| Fairfield Freshman High School | Listed only | Fairfield City | Fairfield, 45014Suburb: Large | 9 | Other | 800 |
| Fairfield Central Elementary School | Listed only | Fairfield City | Fairfield, 45014Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 780 |
Lakota West High School
Lakota Local
West Chester, 45069 / Suburb: Large
Lakota East High School
Lakota Local
Liberty Township, 45044 / Suburb: Large
Hamilton High School
Hamilton City
Hamilton, 45013 / Suburb: Large
Fairfield High School
Fairfield City
Fairfield, 45014 / Suburb: Large
Middletown High School
Middletown City
Middletown, 45042 / Suburb: Small
Edgewood High School
Edgewood City School District
Trenton, 45067 / Rural: Fringe
Crossroads Middle School
Fairfield City
Fairfield, 45014 / Suburb: Large
Creekside Middle School
Fairfield City
Fairfield, 45014 / Suburb: Large
Monroe Elementary School
Monroe Local
Monroe, 45050 / Suburb: Large
D Russel Lee Career-Technology Center
Butler Technology & Career Development Schools
Hamilton, 45011 / Suburb: Large
Talawanda High School
Talawanda City
Oxford, 45056 / Rural: Fringe
Middletown Middle School
Middletown City
Middletown, 45042 / Suburb: Small
Ross High School
Ross Local
Hamilton, 45013 / Rural: Fringe
Monroe High School
Monroe Local
Monroe, 45050 / Suburb: Large
Edgewood Middle School
Edgewood City School District
Trenton, 45067 / Rural: Fringe
Fairfield West Elementary School
Fairfield City
Fairfield, 45014 / Suburb: Large
Edgewood Intermediate School
Edgewood City School District
Trenton, 45067 / Rural: Fringe
Cherokee Elementary School
Lakota Local
Liberty Twp, 45011 / Suburb: Large
Fairfield Freshman High School
Fairfield City
Fairfield, 45014 / Suburb: Large
Fairfield Central Elementary School
Fairfield City
Fairfield, 45014 / Suburb: Large
Butler County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Butler County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Ohio. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Butler County public school directory?
The directory lists 89 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Butler County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Butler County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Butler County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 12 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Butler County?
Start with the 16 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Butler County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.