2027 Best Elementary Education Schools in Ohio
Elementary Education is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for elementary education students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for Elementary Education in Ohio
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the elementary education degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top Schools in Elementary Education
Ohio State University Main Campus tops our 2027 ranking of the best elementary education schools. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. About 88% of students finish within six years. About 24 elementary education degrees were awarded at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from Ohio State University Main Campus earn around $36,483 in the first couple years of their career. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $25,432 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong elementary education program will find one at Franklin University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Columbus, Franklin University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 3%. There were roughly 21 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Franklin University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Franklin University generally make around $57,471. Typical student debt for the program is $35,890.
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A rank of #3 makes University Of Cincinnati Main Campus one of the top schools for elementary education. Located in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public university. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates 74% of students within six years. About 65 elementary education degrees were awarded at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn around $34,737 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates carry a median of $21,313 in student loans.
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Hiram College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best elementary education schools. Hiram College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Hiram. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 elementary education degrees were awarded at Hiram College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Hiram College generally make around $48,572. Students borrow a median of $27,144 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #5 makes University Of Cincinnati Clermont College one of the top schools for elementary education. Set in the suburb of Batavia, University Of Cincinnati Clermont College is a large public institution. University Of Cincinnati Clermont College awarded about 10 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Elementary Education graduates of University Of Cincinnati Clermont College earn a median of $29,867 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,625 to complete this degree.
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University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College placed #6 among the best elementary education schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Blue Ash. There were roughly 13 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $29,867 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,625 to complete this degree.
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Wittenberg University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best elementary education schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Springfield. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. Wittenberg University awarded about 26 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Wittenberg University generally make around $36,752. Wittenberg University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Cedarville University landed the #8 spot for elementary education this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Cedarville. Cedarville University graduates 72% of students within six years. About 34 elementary education degrees were awarded at Cedarville University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Cedarville University generally make around $37,102. Typical student debt for the program is $24,000.
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The University Of Findlay came in at #9 for elementary education this year. Set in the town of Findlay, The University Of Findlay is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Findlay in the most recent data year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from The University Of Findlay earn around $33,154 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,125 to complete this degree.
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University Of Mount Union ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best elementary education schools. Located in the town of Alliance, University Of Mount Union is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. There were roughly 23 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Mount Union in the most recent data year. Elementary Education graduates of University Of Mount Union earn a median of $38,277 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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Wright State University Main Campus landed the #11 spot for elementary education this year. Set in the suburb of Dayton, Wright State University Main Campus is a large public institution. Wright State University Main Campus graduates 42% of students within six years. Wright State University Main Campus awarded about 62 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $37,693 in their early career. Wright State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Youngstown State University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best elementary education schools. Youngstown State University is a large public school located in the city of Youngstown. Youngstown State University graduates 50% of students within six years. There were roughly 60 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Youngstown State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Youngstown State University generally make around $33,735. Students borrow a median of $29,500 to complete this degree.
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Mount Vernon Nazarene University landed the #13 spot for elementary education this year. Set in the town of Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 22 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Mount Vernon Nazarene University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $35,268 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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Walsh University placed #14 among the best elementary education schools. Located in the suburb of North Canton, Walsh University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 58% of students finish within six years. About 19 elementary education degrees were awarded at Walsh University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Walsh University generally make around $34,355. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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Franciscan University Of Steubenville ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best elementary education schools. Franciscan University Of Steubenville is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Steubenville. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. About 28 elementary education degrees were awarded at Franciscan University Of Steubenville in the most recent year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $35,050 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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Wright State University Lake Campus came in at #16 for elementary education this year. Set in the rural area of Celina, Wright State University Lake Campus is a small public institution. About 35% of students finish within six years. About 20 elementary education degrees were awarded at Wright State University Lake Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Wright State University Lake Campus generally make around $36,332. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 16 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.