For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,790 students in Elyria, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Elyria, OH are Black River Career Prep High School and Elyria High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elyria, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Elyria have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Elyria, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elyria High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Elyria, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Black River Career Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2015 W River Rd N
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 324-1755
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 324-1755
Grades: 9-12
| 187 students
Rank: #22.
Elyria High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Middle Ave
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8300
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,603 students
Elyria, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
233 Bond St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8001
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8001
Grades: 1-6
| 238 students
1005 N Abbe Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 365-5222
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 365-5222
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
336 S Logan St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8003
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8003
Grades: K-6
| 318 students
Edison Special Needs School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1514 Lake Ave
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 324-7932
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 324-7932
Grades: K-12
| 78 students
333 Naples Dr
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8006
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8006
Grades: PK-6
| 269 students
1215 Middle Ave
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 323-1737
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 323-1737
Grades: PK
| 27 students
1300 Gulf Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8120
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8120
Grades: 6-9
| 27 students
42101 Griswold Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8000
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8000
Grades: K
| 102 students
620 E River St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8009
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8009
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
925 Spruce St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8010
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8010
Grades: 1-5
| 184 students
121 W River Rd N
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8012
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8012
Grades: 1-6
| 333 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Elyria, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Elyria, OH include Black River Career Prep High School and Elyria High School.
How many public high schools are located in Elyria?
2 public high schools are located in Elyria.
What is the racial composition of students in Elyria?
Elyria public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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