Elementary Schools in Lima City

The Lima City district in Ohio is home to 6 elementary schools, serving students from kindergarten through 8th grade. These schools include Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8, Liberty Arts Magnet K-8, Freedom Elementary School, Unity Elementary School, Independence Elementary School, and Heritage Elementary School.

The standout school in the district appears to be Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state with a 3-star rating. This school has the highest test scores across various subjects and grade levels, with 75% of 5th graders proficient or better in Science compared to 31.4% for the Lima City district and 63.4% for the state. Lima South also has a very low student-teacher ratio of 7.9, indicating strong resources and support for students.

While Lima South stands out, the data reveals stark differences in academic performance between the schools. Other high-performing schools include Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 and Freedom Elementary, which also had some strong test scores, particularly in math. However, schools like Unity Elementary struggled, with only 22-29% of 3rd and 4th graders proficient in Math and ELA. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, which averaged 38.8% in 2024-2025, will be crucial to improving student outcomes in the Lima City district.