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2025 Best Elementary Education Schools in Ohio

12 Colleges in Ohio
390 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.

College Factual looked at 12 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Elementary Education Schools in Ohio ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 390 degrees in elementary education to qualified students.

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
34 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

Ohio State University - Main Campus is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in elementary education. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #70 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Ohio State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 34 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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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In OH
57 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

Any student who is interested in elementary education has to look into 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. This university ranks 46th out of 91 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were roughly 57 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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Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In OH

Every student pursuing a degree in elementary education has to take a look at Xavier University. Located in the large city of Cincinnati, Xavier is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #277 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Xavier is a great university overall.

There were approximately 8 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Xavier in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in elementary education from Xavier University

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student pursuing a degree in elementary education has to check out Youngstown State University. Youngstown State University is a large public university located in the small city of Youngstown. A Best Colleges rank of #1121 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Youngstown State University is a great university overall.More information about a degree in elementary education from Youngstown State University

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Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Cedarville is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Cedarville. A Best Colleges rank of #974 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Cedarville is a great university overall.More information about a degree in elementary education from Cedarville University

6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
41 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

Located in the fringe town of Alliance, Mount Union is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 52nd out of 91 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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Wittenberg University
Springfield, OH
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In OH
36 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

Wittenberg is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Springfield. This university ranks 49th out of 91 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were roughly 36 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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MVNU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Mount Vernon. This university ranks 56th out of 91 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.More information about a degree in elementary education from Mount Vernon Nazarene University

9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In OH
42 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 #893 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Franciscan U is a great university overall.

There were roughly 42 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

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In OH

Findlay is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the town of Findlay. A Best Colleges rank of #835 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Findlay is a great university overall.

There were roughly 14 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

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
Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching 1,172
Early Childhood Education 1,018
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching 582
Secondary Education 270
Teacher Education 147
Teacher Development & Methodology 102
Adult & Continuing Education 25
Montessori Teacher Education 25
Online Educator/Online Teaching 1
College/Postsecondary/University Teaching 1

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