For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,419 students in the neighborhood of University Circle, Cleveland, OH.
The top ranked public schools in University Circle are Cleveland Early College High School, Cleveland School Of Science & Medicine and Cleveland School Of The Arts High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of University Circle, Cleveland, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of University Circle, Cleveland, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cleveland Early College High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2075 Stokes Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 838-8250
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 838-8250
Grades: 9-12
| 272 students
Rank: #22.
Cleveland School Of Science & Medicine
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2075 Stokes Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 838-8300
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 838-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 379 students
Rank: #33.
Cleveland School Of The Arts High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2064 Stearns Rd
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 838-9000
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 838-9000
Grades: 9-12
| 377 students
Rank: #44.
Cleveland School Of Architecture & Design
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2075 Stokes Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 838-8200
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 838-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 227 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of University Circle, Cleveland, OH?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of University Circle, Cleveland, OH include Cleveland Early College High School, Cleveland School Of Science & Medicine and Cleveland School Of The Arts High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of University Circle, Cleveland?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of University Circle, Cleveland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of University Circle, Cleveland?
the neighborhood of University Circle, Cleveland public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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