What is the Ohio school-based health center census?
The Ohio School-Based Health Alliance conducts an annual census of school-based health centers (SBHCs) in Ohio, most recently updated for the 2025-2026 school year. Census data includes location and operational information reported by SBHCs, including populations served and services provided.
Explore the census page
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​For the purposes of the 2025-2026 census, a site must meet all the following criteria to be counted as an SBHC:
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Provides comprehensive primary care (including well care, acute care, and immunizations)
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Operates at least 8 hours per week during the academic year
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Delivers primary care onsite and in person in a permanent space
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Is located on a K–12 school campus
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The Ohio Alliance will continue refining this methodology and strengthening alignment with the SBHC Common Definition in future census cycles as the field evolves. More information is available in the 2025-2026 Census Report.
Ohio SBHC map
Census questions?
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To view information about a verified SBHC on the map, click on a marker or you can use the red bar at the top of the map to search. You can also use the filters to find SBHCs that offer particular services.
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Information included for each SBHC site:
- Healthcare provider operator
- School building and district
- Services offered
- Populations served
If you have questions on the data or SBHC sites in Ohio, want to ensure that your SBHC sites are included, or are able to submit information on an unverified site, please email Dr. Rachael Schilling (rachael@osbha.com).
Map features
Census fact facts
SBHC operators
Who operates SBHCs in Ohio?
Two-thirds (62%) of Ohio SBHCs are operated by a Federally Qualified Health Center or Look-Alike, and one-third (38%) are operated by children's hospitals, private practices, and other types of healthcare providers.
SBHC services
What types of services do SBHCs provide?
All SBHCs provide primary care services, and 75% of SBHCs also provide behavioral health care services. School-based dental and vision services are expanding, with 37% of SBHCs providing dental and 19% offering vision.
Response rate
84%
Response rate
32 out of 38 of SBHC healthcare operators participated in the 2025-2026 SBHC Census.
Verified SBHCs
125
Verified SBHCs
125 SBHCs have been verified through the Census. The Ohio Alliance estimates there are more than 140 SBHCs currently operating in Ohio.
Patients served
69,486
Patients served
Nearly 70,000 patients were served by 105 SBHCs in the 2024-2025 school year, including 42,387 patients 6-18 years old.
Counties with SBHCs
38
Counties with SBHCs
Verified SBHCs are located in 38 of Ohio's 88 counties.
Census resources
Ohio SBHC Census Report, 2025-26 school year update
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Resources using previous years of census data:​
Ohio SBHC Census Report, 2024-25 school year update
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SBHC planning maps (2024-2025 census data)
​SBHCs improve healthcare access in areas that are underserved and lack resources. This link provides a series of maps that can be useful when planning for SBHC operations, showing where Ohio's SBHCs are located relative to areas of the state with primary care health professional shortage areas, food insecurity, children without health insurance coverage, and families living in deep poverty.
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Ohio Legislative Districts and SBHCs (2024-2025 census data)
Click the link above to learn which SBHCs are located in each legislative district by House and Senate.
Last updated: May 2026
Contact: Rachael Schilling, rachael@osbha.com