Hilliard City School District

2140 Atlas St
Columbus, OH 43228-9647
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Hilliard City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 415 students in Hilliard City School District.
Public Preschools in Hilliard City School District have a diversity score of 0.52, which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 0.58.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
24 Schools
825 Schools
# Students
16,298 Students
330,653 Students
# Teachers
972 Teachers
18,863 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Hilliard City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#279 out of 931 school districts
(Top 30%)
63%
54%
67%
60%
72%
63%
87%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
3%
% Hispanic
13%
10%
% Black
9%
20%
% White
65%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,244 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,343 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$248 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$234 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,244
$17,379
Spending / Student
$14,343
$17,327

Best Hilliard City School District Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
2874 Alton Darby Creek Rd
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 921-5050
Gr: PK | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 24 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 16,298 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in OH)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 63% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Quick Links