For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,763 students in Willoughby, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Willoughby, OH are School Of Innovation, Kirtland Elementary School and Kirtland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willoughby, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Willoughby have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Willoughby, OH (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School Of Innovation
(Math: 91% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
32500 Chardon Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 946-5000
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 946-5000
Gr: 3-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Kirtland Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9140 Chillicothe Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 256-3344
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 256-3344
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Kirtland Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9152 Chillicothe Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 256-3358
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 256-3358
Gr: 6-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5288 Karen Isle Dr
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-2099
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-2099
Gr: K-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2838 Lost Nation Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-5944
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-5944
Gr: K-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Willoughby Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Shankland Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 975-3600
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 975-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Willoughby, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1200 Lost Nation Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-1525
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-1525
Gr: K-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Willoughby, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Willoughby, OH include School Of Innovation, Kirtland Elementary School and Kirtland Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Willoughby?
6 public elementary schools are located in Willoughby.
What is the racial composition of students in Willoughby?
Willoughby public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Willoughby are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Willoughby include: School Of Innovation vs. Grant Elementary School, Edison Elementary School vs. Grant Elementary School, Grant Elementary School vs. School Of Innovation
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