For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,044 students in Aurora, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 148 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Aurora, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%). Aurora has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Ohio.
The top ranked public schools in Aurora, OH are Aurora High School, Harmon Middle School and Leighton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aurora, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Aurora have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Aurora, OH (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aurora High School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
109 W Pioneer Trl
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-3501
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-3501
Grades: 9-12
| 987 students
Rank: #22.
Harmon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
130 Aurora Hudson Rd
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-3375
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-3375
Grades: 6-8
| 695 students
Rank: #33.
Leighton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
121 Aurora Hudson Rd
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-2209
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-2209
Grades: 3-5
| 683 students
Rank: n/an/a
Craddock Elementary School
Magnet School
105 Hurd Rd
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-3175
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-3175
Grades: 1-2
| 398 students
Rank: n/an/a
Miller Elementary School
Magnet School
646 S Chillicothe Rd
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-6199
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-6199
Grades: PK-K
| 281 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Aurora, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Aurora, OH include Aurora High School, Harmon Middle School and Leighton Elementary School. Aurora has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Ohio.
How many public schools are located in Aurora?
5 public schools are located in Aurora.
What percentage of students in Aurora go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Aurora are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora?
Aurora public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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