For the 2025 school year, there are 348 public schools serving 157,812 students in Cuyahoga County, OH (there are , serving 41,788 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Cuyahoga County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Cuyahoga County, OH are Grace L Roxbury Elementary School, Parkside Elementary School and Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cuyahoga County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Cuyahoga County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cuyahoga County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grace L Roxbury Elementary School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6795 Solon Blvd
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 349-6210
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 349-6210
Gr: K-4 | 496 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6845 Som Center Rd
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 349-2175
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 349-2175
Gr: K-4 | 514 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
32345 Cannon Rd
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 349-6225
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 349-6225
Gr: K-4 | 527 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Joseph V. Regano Early Learning Center
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6545 Som Center Rd
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 349-6210
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 349-6210
Gr: PK | 101 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Chagrin Falls Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
77 E Washington St
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
(440) 893-7690
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
(440) 893-7690
Gr: 4-6 | 371 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Chagrin Falls Middle School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
342 E Washington St
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
(440) 247-4746
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
(440) 247-4746
Gr: 7-8 | 261 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Orchard Middle School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6800 Som Center Rd
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 349-6215
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 349-6215
Gr: 5-6 | 699 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Rocky River High School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
20951 Detroit Rd
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6800
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 825 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Kensington Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
20140 Lake Rd
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6770
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6770
Gr: 3-5 | 593 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Westerly Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
30301 Wolf Rd
Bay Village, OH 44140
(440) 617-7550
Bay Village, OH 44140
(440) 617-7550
Gr: 3-4 | 362 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1111.
Gurney Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1155 Bell Rd
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
(440) 338-5144
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
(440) 338-5144
Gr: PK-3 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1212.
Chagrin Falls High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 E Washington St
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
(440) 247-2583
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
(440) 247-2583
Gr: 9-12 | 562 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1313.
Solon Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6835 Som Center Rd
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 349-3848
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 349-3848
Gr: 7-8 | 764 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1414.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15615 Clifton Blvd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4232
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4232
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1515.
Solon High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
33600 Inwood Dr
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 349-6230
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 349-6230
Gr: 9-12 | 1,490 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1616.
Brecksville-broadview Heights Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6376 Mill Rd
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
(440) 740-4400
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
(440) 740-4400
Gr: 5-8 | 778 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1717.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
24524 Hilltop Dr
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 831-7144
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 831-7144
Gr: 3-5 | 321 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1818.
Brecksville-broadview Heights High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6380 Mill Rd
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
(440) 740-4700
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
(440) 740-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,224 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1919.
Bay Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
27725 Wolf Rd
Bay Village, OH 44140
(440) 617-7600
Bay Village, OH 44140
(440) 617-7600
Gr: 5-8 | 701 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2020.
Independence Primary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7600 Hillside Rd
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5870
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5870
Gr: PK-4 | 438 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2121.
Rocky River Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1631 Lakeview Ave
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6870
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6870
Gr: 6-8 | 552 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Bay High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
29230 Wolf Rd
Bay Village, OH 44140
(440) 617-7400
Bay Village, OH 44140
(440) 617-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 759 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Kinsner Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19091 Waterford Pkwy
Strongsville, OH 44149
(440) 572-7120
Strongsville, OH 44149
(440) 572-7120
Gr: K-5 | 625 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2424.
Cuyahoga Hts High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4820 E 71st St
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 429-5707
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 429-5707
Gr: 9-12 | 255 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2525.
Gates Mills Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7639 Colvin Rd
Gates Mills, OH 44040
(440) 995-7500
Gates Mills, OH 44040
(440) 995-7500
Gr: K-5 | 114 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2626.
Westlake Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27555 Center Ridge Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 250-1200
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 250-1200
Gr: PK-4 | 1,236 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2727.
Surrarrer Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9306 Priem Rd
Strongsville, OH 44149
(440) 572-7170
Strongsville, OH 44149
(440) 572-7170
Gr: K-5 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2828.
Ballard Brady Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
32000 Chagrin Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 831-8600
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 831-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 436 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2929.
North Royalton Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16400 State Rd
North Royalton, OH 44133
(440) 582-9060
North Royalton, OH 44133
(440) 582-9060
Gr: PK-4 | 1,503 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3030.
Menlo Park Academy
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2149 W 53rd St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(440) 925-6365
Cleveland, OH 44102
(440) 925-6365
Gr: K-8 | 399 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3131.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1470 Victoria Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4217
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4217
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #3232.
Cuyahoga Hts Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4880 E 71st St
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 429-5880
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 429-5880
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Moreland Hills Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
32000 Chagrin Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 831-8600
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 831-8600
Gr: K-5 | 951 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Whitney Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13548 Whitney Rd
Strongsville, OH 44136
(440) 572-7180
Strongsville, OH 44136
(440) 572-7180
Gr: K-5 | 458 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Millridge Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
962 Millridge Rd
Cleveland, OH 44143
(440) 995-7250
Cleveland, OH 44143
(440) 995-7250
Gr: K-5 | 600 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Show 100 more public schools in Cuyahoga County, OH (out of 348 total schools)
Loading...
Cuyahoga County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4556 Warrensville Ctr
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 587-2229
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 587-2229
5983 West 54th St
Cleveland, OH 44129
(614) 995-1545
Cleveland, OH 44129
(614) 995-1545
5983 West 54th St
Cleveland, OH 44129
(614) 995-1545
Cleveland, OH 44129
(614) 995-1545
5983 West 54th St
Cleveland, OH 44129
(614) 995-1545
Cleveland, OH 44129
(614) 995-1545
11109 Webster Rd
Strongsville, OH 44136
(440) 572-7070
Strongsville, OH 44136
(440) 572-7070
Gr: 7-8 | 405 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
3465 E 130th St
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 561-3880
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 561-3880
Gr: 6-9 | 644 students
5393 Quincy Ave
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 431-4132
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 431-4132
Gr: PK-6 | 393 students
19114 Bella Dr
Cleveland, OH 44119
(216) 344-9191
Cleveland, OH 44119
(216) 344-9191
Gr: K-9 | 60 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2711 Church Ave
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 344-2081
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 344-2081
Gr: K-8 | 119 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
24200 Aurora Rd
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4503
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4503
Gr: 6 | 308 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
3817 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 838-4100
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 838-4100
Gr: 9-11
12200 Fairhill Rd
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 539-5935
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 539-5935
Gr: K-8 | 411 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Bellefaire (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
22001 Fairmount Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-2800
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-2800
Gr: 6-12 | 71 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
165 East Bagley Rd
Berea, OH 44017
(216) 898-8900
Berea, OH 44017
(216) 898-8900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,114 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
11801 Worthington Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 476-6810
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 476-6810
Gr: K-8 | 359 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
9200 Biddulph Rd
Cleveland, OH 44144
(216) 485-8176
Cleveland, OH 44144
(216) 485-8176
Gr: PK-3 | 386 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
26937 Bagley Rd
Olmsted Falls, OH 44138
(440) 427-6000
Olmsted Falls, OH 44138
(440) 427-6000
Gr: K-12
26669 Butternut Ridge Rd
North Olmsted, OH 44070
(440) 779-3523
North Olmsted, OH 44070
(440) 779-3523
5130 Warrensville Center Rd
Maple Heights, OH 44137
(216) 587-5282
Maple Heights, OH 44137
(216) 587-5282
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
27 Public Sq
Brecksville, OH 44141
(440) 740-4100
Brecksville, OH 44141
(440) 740-4100
Gr: 3-5 | 557 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
400 E Washington St
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
(440) 247-4363
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
(440) 247-4363
Gr: 1-7 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 50%
8611 Wiese Rd
Brecksville, OH 44141
(440) 740-4200
Brecksville, OH 44141
(440) 740-4200
Gr: K-4 | 444 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
1841 Prospect Ave E
Cleveland, OH 44115
Cleveland, OH 44115
Show 100 more closed public schools in Cuyahoga County, OH (out of 192 total schools)
Loading...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cuyahoga County, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Cuyahoga County, OH include Grace L Roxbury Elementary School, Parkside Elementary School and Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cuyahoga County?
348 public schools are located in Cuyahoga County.
What percentage of students in Cuyahoga County go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Cuyahoga County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cuyahoga County?
Cuyahoga County public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Cuyahoga County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cuyahoga County include: Harding Middle School vs. Garfield Middle School, Noble Elementary School vs. Oxford Elementary School, Horizon Science Academy-cleveland Middle School vs. Cleveland Arts And Social Sciences Academy
Recent Articles
Opinion: Handcuffing in Public Schools is a Gateway to More Violence
Some districts are banning handcuffing, while others are cuffing kindergarteners simply throwing a temper tantrum. Read this editorial to see why this author believes slapping the cuffs on children鈥檚 wrists only leads to more behavior issues and violence in their adult lives.
Whooping Cough: Should Vaccinations be Required for Public School Enrollment?
Whopping cough is making a comeback, especially amongst children, prompting health officials to encourage pertussis vaccines and boosters. However, should the pertussis vaccine be required for public school enrollment? Learn about current proposed laws and its ramifications.
What are Common Core Standards and Why Do We Need Them?
With schools nationwide adopting common core standards, we鈥檒l take a look at what they are, their benefits, and how they will change the face of public education.
