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Berea City School District

390 Fair St
Berea, OH 44017-2308
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Berea City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,461 students in Berea City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Berea City School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
5,461 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
292 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Berea City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 916 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#400 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
58%
54%
60%
60%
62%
63%
94%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
3%
% Hispanic
11%
8%
% Black
6%
17%
% White
70%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,515 is higher than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,997 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$115 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,515
$17,287
Spending / Student
$20,997
$17,235

Best Berea City School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grindstone Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
191 Race St
Berea, OH 44017
(216) 898-8305
Gr: PK-4 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Big Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7247 Big Creek Pkwy
Cleveland, OH 44130
(216) 898-8303
Gr: PK-4 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Brook Park Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17001 Holland Rd
Brookpark, OH 44142
(216) 433-1350
Gr: PK-4 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Berea-midpark High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
165 E Bagley Rd
Berea, OH 44017
(216) 898-8900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,821 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Berea-midpark Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7000 Paula Dr
Cleveland, OH 44130
(216) 767-8400
Gr: 5-8 | 1,485 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Berea City School District?
Berea City School District manages 5 public schools serving 5,461 students.
What is the rank of Berea City School District?
Berea City School District is ranked #403 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Berea City School District?
70% of Berea City School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Berea City School District?
Berea City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Berea City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,997 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,461 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 94% (Top 10% in OH)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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