For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,726 students in Northfield, OH (there are , serving 784 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in Northfield, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Northfield, OH are Rushwood Elementary School, Northfield Elementary School and Lee Eaton Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northfield, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Northfield have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Northfield, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rushwood Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8200 Rushwood Ln
Northfield, OH 44067
(330) 467-0581
Northfield, OH 44067
(330) 467-0581
Grades: K-4
| 330 students
Rank: #22.
Northfield Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9370 Olde 8 Rd
Northfield, OH 44067
(330) 467-2010
Northfield, OH 44067
(330) 467-2010
Grades: K-4
| 367 students
Rank: #33.
Lee Eaton Intermediate School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 Ledge Rd
Northfield, OH 44067
(330) 467-0582
Northfield, OH 44067
(330) 467-0582
Grades: 5-8
| 522 students
Rank: #44.
Nordonia Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
73 Leonard Ave
Northfield, OH 44067
(330) 467-0584
Northfield, OH 44067
(330) 467-0584
Grades: 7-8
| 507 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Northfield, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Northfield, OH include Rushwood Elementary School, Northfield Elementary School and Lee Eaton Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Northfield?
4 public schools are located in Northfield.
What percentage of students in Northfield go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in Northfield are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Northfield?
Northfield public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Northfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Northfield include: Rushwood Elementary School vs. Northfield Elementary School, Northfield Elementary School vs. Rushwood Elementary School
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