For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 4,583 students in Mentor, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mentor, OH are Hopkins Elementary School, Orchard Hollow Elementary School and Bellflower Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mentor, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mentor have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mentor, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7565 Hopkins Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-6179
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-6179
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Orchard Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8700 Hendricks Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5955
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5955
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Bellflower Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6655 Reynolds Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-4212
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-4212
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Sterling Morton Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9292 Jordan Dr
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5954
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5954
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8979 Mentor Ave
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 974-2250
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 974-2250
Gr: 6-8 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7860 Johnnycake Ridge Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-7813
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-7813
Gr: K-5 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Fairfax Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6465 Curtiss Ct
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-7223
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-7223
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Shore Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5670 Hopkins Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-4444
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-4444
Gr: 6-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
Lake Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7625 Pinehurst Dr
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5953
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5953
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Cardinal Autism Resource And Education School (Cares)
Special Education School
5028 Forest Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5951
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5951
Gr: K-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Mentor, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7482 Center St
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-5817
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-5817
Gr: PK-6 | 269 students Minority enrollment: 2%
7090 Hopkins Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-6609
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-6609
Gr: K-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
5028 Forest Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5951
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5951
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
7090 Hopkins Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-4444
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-4444
Gr: K-6 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
17325 Euclid Ave Ste 2187
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 516-0866
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 516-0866
Gr: 3-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
6176 Reynolds Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5956
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5956
Gr: PK-6 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
7640 Lake Shore Blvd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5957
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5957
Gr: K-5 | 287 students Minority enrollment: 9%
7860 Johnnycake Ridge Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 974-5400
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 974-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
8566 Barbara Dr
Mentor, OH 44060
(614) 995-1985
Mentor, OH 44060
(614) 995-1985
Gr: 7-9 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mentor, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mentor, OH include Hopkins Elementary School, Orchard Hollow Elementary School and Bellflower Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mentor?
10 public elementary schools are located in Mentor.
What is the racial composition of students in Mentor?
Mentor public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Mentor are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Mentor include: Shore Middle School vs. Memorial Middle School, Memorial Middle School vs. Shore Middle School, Ridge Elementary School vs. Bellflower Elementary School
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