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2024 Best Elementary Education Schools in Ohio

14 Colleges in Ohio
304 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded
Elementary Education is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #17 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 14 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Elementary Education Schools in Ohio ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 304 degrees in elementary education during the 2020-2021 academic year.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great Elementary Education School

Best Elementary Education Schools in Ohio Your choice of elementary education school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Elementary Education School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Elementary Education Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Elementary Teaching
Bachelor's Degrees in Elementary Teaching
Master's Degrees in Elementary Teaching

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Elementary Education Schools in Ohio ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Elementary Education in Ohio

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the elementary teaching degree levels they offer.

10 Top Ohio Schools in Elementary Teaching

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In OH

Ohio State University - Main Campus is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in elementary education. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Ohio State is a great university overall.

There were about 27 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in elementary education from Ohio State University - Main Campus

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Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In OH

Any student pursuing a degree in elementary education needs to look into Xavier University. Located in the large city of Cincinnati, Xavier is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #316 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Xavier is a great university overall.

There were roughly 9 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Xavier in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in elementary education from Xavier University

3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In OH
67 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

Every student pursuing a degree in elementary education needs to take a look at Wright State University - Main Campus. Located in the suburb of Dayton, Wright State University - Main Campus is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1021 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Wright State University - Main Campus is a great university overall.

There were roughly 67 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Wright State University - Main Campus in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in elementary education from Wright State University - Main Campus

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It's difficult to beat University of Mount Union if you want to pursue a degree in elementary education. Located in the fringe town of Alliance, Mount Union is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 44th out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.More information about a degree in elementary education from University of Mount Union

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Youngstown State University is a large public university located in the small city of Youngstown. A Best Colleges rank of #1057 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Youngstown State University is a great university overall.More information about a degree in elementary education from Youngstown State University

6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In OH
54 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

Sinclair Community College is a fairly large public college located in the midsize city of Dayton. A Best Colleges rank of #816 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Sinclair Community College is a great college overall.

There were about 54 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Sinclair Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in elementary education from Sinclair Community College

7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In OH
37 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Steubenville, Franciscan U is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #779 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Franciscan U is a great university overall.

There were approximately 37 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Franciscan U in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in elementary education from Franciscan University of Steubenville

8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In OH
66.7% Growth in Graduates

Findlay is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Findlay. A Best Colleges rank of #421 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Findlay is a great university overall.

There were roughly 18 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Findlay in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in elementary education from The University of Findlay

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Wittenberg University
Springfield, OH
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In OH

Wittenberg is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Springfield. This university ranks 53rd out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were roughly 23 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Wittenberg in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in elementary education from Wittenberg University

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In OH

Located in the rural area of Celina, Wright State University - Lake Campus is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 86th out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were approximately 22 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Wright State University - Lake Campus in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in elementary education from Wright State University - Lake Campus

Best Elementary Education Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Elementary Education Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 915 704
Illinois 870 1,713
Indiana 737 1,419
Wisconsin 672 1,105

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One of 13 majors within the Teacher Education Grade Specific area of study, Elementary Education has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Early Childhood Education 1,153
Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching 664
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching 650
Secondary Education 255
Teacher Education 118
Teacher Development & Methodology 99
Adult & Continuing Education 38
Montessori Teacher Education 36
College/Postsecondary/University Teaching 1

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