Top Rankings
Medina City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,095 students in Medina City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Medina City School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
11 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
6,095 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
366 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Medina City School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 918 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#115 out of 929 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
63%
Graduation Rate
96%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
3%
17%
% White
85%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,430 in this school district is less 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 $15,134 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$94 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$92 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,430
$17,287
Spending / Student
$15,134
$17,235
Best Medina City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sidney Fenn Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
320 N Spring Grove St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4100
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4100
Grades: K-5
| 406 students
Rank: #22.
Ralph E. Waite Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4765 Cobblestone Park Drive
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4500
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4500
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
A. I. Root Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
333 W Sturbridge Dr
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3500
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 700 students
Rank: #44.
H G Blake Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4704 Lexington Ridge Dr
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3900
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3900
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Rank: #55.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
833 Guilford Blvd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4400
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4400
Grades: K-5
| 331 students
Rank: #66.
Medina High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
777 E Union St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3200
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,912 students
Rank: #77.
Eliza Northrop Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
950 East Reagan Parkway
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4600
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 579 students
Rank: #88.
Ella Canavan Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
825 Lawrence St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4000
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4000
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Rank: #99.
Claggett Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
420 E Union St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3600
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 701 students
Rank: #1010.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
234 S Broadway St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4200
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4200
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
Rank: #1111.
Evolve Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
222 S Broadway St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4213
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4213
Grades: 5-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Medina City School District?
Medina City School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,095 students.
What is the rank of Medina City School District?
Medina City School District is ranked #110 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Medina City School District?
85% of Medina City School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Medina City School District?
Medina City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Medina City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,134 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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