For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,261 students in Cortland, OH.
The top ranked public schools in Cortland, OH are Lakeview Elementary School, Maplewood Elementary School and Maplewood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cortland, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Cortland have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cortland, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
640 Wakefield Dr
Cortland, OH 44410
(330) 638-2145
Cortland, OH 44410
(330) 638-2145
Gr: K-4 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4174 Greenville Rd
Cortland, OH 44410
(330) 924-2431
Cortland, OH 44410
(330) 924-2431
Gr: K-6 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Maplewood High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2414 Greenville Rd
Cortland, OH 44410
(330) 637-8466
Cortland, OH 44410
(330) 637-8466
Gr: 7-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #44.
Lakeview Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
640 Wakefield Dr
Cortland, OH 44410
(330) 637-4360
Cortland, OH 44410
(330) 637-4360
Gr: 5-7 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Lakeview High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Hillman Dr
Cortland, OH 44410
(330) 637-4921
Cortland, OH 44410
(330) 637-4921
Gr: 8-12 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
3306 Ridge Rd
Cortland, OH 44410
(330) 637-3500
Cortland, OH 44410
(330) 637-3500
Gr: K-2 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Cortland, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
264 Park Ave
Cortland, OH 44410
(330) 637-2871
Cortland, OH 44410
(330) 637-2871
Gr: 3-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
4174 Greenville Rd
Cortland, OH 44410
(330) 924-2431
Cortland, OH 44410
(330) 924-2431
Gr: 5-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cortland, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Cortland, OH include Lakeview Elementary School, Maplewood Elementary School and Maplewood High School.
How many public schools are located in Cortland?
6 public schools are located in Cortland.
What is the racial composition of students in Cortland?
Cortland public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Cortland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cortland include: Lakeview Elementary School vs. Maplewood Elementary School, Maplewood Elementary School vs. Lakeview Elementary School
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