Schools in Lima, Ohio (2025)
20 schools · 8,165 students · 18 public, 2 charter · median Enrollment 346.
Lima, in Ohio, has 20 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 8,165 students. By level there are 11 elementary, 5 high, 4 middle; by sector 18 public, 2 charter.
The median Enrollment across Lima's schools is 346, below the Ohio median of 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
20 of the 20 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 (85.1, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Maplewood Elementary School (78.2, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), and Shawnee Middle School (76.8, top 25% of middle schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of United States for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Lima Senior High School (1,004 students), Bath Elementary School (727 students), Shawnee Middle School (712 students).
Ranked schools in Lima
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Ohio.
- 185Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8Lima · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 172 students
- 278Maplewood Elementary SchoolLima · Public Elementary91% Math proficiency · 346 students
- 377Shawnee Middle SchoolLima · Public Middle76% Math proficiency · 712 students
- 476Bath Elementary SchoolLima · Public Elementary86% Math proficiency · 727 students
- 576Shawnee High SchoolLima · Public High72% Math proficiency · 673 students
- 674Bath High SchoolLima · Public High62% Math proficiency · 437 students
- 773Bath Middle SchoolLima · Public Middle75% Math proficiency · 417 students
- 870Perry Elementary SchoolLima · Public Elementary68% Math proficiency · 408 students
- 960Freedom Elementary SchoolLima · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 235 students
- 1059Liberty Arts Magnet K-8Lima · Public Elementary61% Math proficiency · 343 students
- 1156Independence Elementary SchoolLima · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 272 students
- 1254Perry High SchoolLima · Public High42% Math proficiency · 296 students
- 1351Elmwood Elementary SchoolLima · Public Elementary39.2% Free/reduced-price lunch · 508 students
- 1449Heritage Elementary SchoolLima · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 448 students
- 1549Heir Force Community SchoolLima · Charter Elementary52% Math proficiency · 204 students
- 1644Unity Elementary SchoolLima · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 241 students
- 1739Lima West Middle SchoolLima · Public Middle34% Math proficiency · 334 students
- 1831West Central Learning Academy IILima · Charter High10% Math proficiency · 67 students
- 1927Lima Senior High SchoolLima · Public High17% Math proficiency · 1,004 students
- 2025Lima North Middle SchoolLima · Public Middle22% Math proficiency · 321 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 Lima · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 85.1 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 172 |
| 2 | Maplewood Elementary School Lima · Elementary · Grades 3–4 | Public | 78.2 Top 25% | 91% Math proficiency | 346 |
| 3 | Shawnee Middle School Lima · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 76.8 Top 25% | 76% Math proficiency | 712 |
| 4 | Bath Elementary School Lima · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 75.8 Top 25% | 86% Math proficiency | 727 |
| 5 | Shawnee High School Lima · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 75.6 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 673 |
| 6 | Bath High School Lima · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 74.3 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 437 |
| 7 | Bath Middle School Lima · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 73.1 Top 25% | 75% Math proficiency | 417 |
| 8 | Perry Elementary School Lima · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 69.6 Top 25% | 68% Math proficiency | 408 |
| 9 | Freedom Elementary School Lima · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 60.0 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 235 |
| 10 | Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 Lima · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 58.7 Top 50% | 61% Math proficiency | 343 |
| 11 | Independence Elementary School Lima · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 56.4 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 272 |
| 12 | Perry High School Lima · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 53.8 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 296 |
| 13 | Elmwood Elementary School Lima · Elementary · Grades K–2 | Public | 50.5 Top 50% | 39.2% Free/reduced-price lunch | 508 |
| 14 | Heritage Elementary School Lima · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 48.8 Lower 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 448 |
| 15 | Heir Force Community School Lima · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 48.6 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 204 |
| 16 | Unity Elementary School Lima · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 43.8 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 241 |
| 17 | Lima West Middle School Lima · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 38.9 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 334 |
| 18 | West Central Learning Academy II Lima · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 31.0 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 67 |
| 19 | Lima Senior High School Lima · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 26.7 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 1,004 |
| 20 | Lima North Middle School Lima · Middle · Grades 5–6 | Public | 24.8 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 321 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Lima?
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 is the highest-ranked school in Lima with a Success Index (US) of 85.1 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Lima?
Lima has 20 schools (11 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high) educating 8,165 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Lima?
The median Enrollment across schools in Lima is 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.