Top Rankings
Berea City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,461 students in Berea City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Berea City School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,597 Schools
# Students
5,461 Students
1,676,851 Students
# Teachers
292 Teachers
97,164 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Berea City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 920 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#417 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
63%
Graduation Rate
90%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.53
# American Indian Students
20 Students
2,384 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
311 Students
49,361 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
624 Students
130,498 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
8%
# Black Students
312 Students
284,598 Students
% Black Students
6%
17%
# White Students
3,795 Students
1,102,723 Students
% White Students
70%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
1,723 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
387 Students
105,550 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
277
46,900
# Students in K Grade:
354
118,547
# Students in 1st Grade:
366
120,166
# Students in 2nd Grade:
383
124,760
# Students in 3rd Grade:
375
117,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
400
121,340
# Students in 5th Grade:
366
121,978
# Students in 6th Grade:
398
121,691
# Students in 7th Grade:
373
123,746
# Students in 8th Grade:
348
124,615
# Students in 9th Grade:
454
136,488
# Students in 10th Grade:
451
133,260
# Students in 11th Grade:
421
135,752
# Students in 12th Grade:
495
129,683
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,515 is higher than the state median of $17,222. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,997 is higher than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$115 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,515
$17,222
Spending / Student
$20,997
$17,170
Best Berea City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grindstone Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
191 Race St
Berea, OH 44017
(216) 898-8305
Berea, OH 44017
(216) 898-8305
Grades: PK-4
| 664 students
Rank: #22.
Big Creek Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7247 Big Creek Pkwy
Cleveland, OH 44130
(216) 898-8303
Cleveland, OH 44130
(216) 898-8303
Grades: PK-4
| 540 students
Rank: #33.
Brook Park Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17001 Holland Rd
Brookpark, OH 44142
(216) 433-1350
Brookpark, OH 44142
(216) 433-1350
Grades: PK-4
| 951 students
Rank: #44.
Berea-midpark Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7000 Paula Dr
Cleveland, OH 44130
(216) 767-8400
Cleveland, OH 44130
(216) 767-8400
Grades: 5-8
| 1,485 students
Rank: #55.
Berea-midpark High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
165 E Bagley Rd
Berea, OH 44017
(216) 898-8900
Berea, OH 44017
(216) 898-8900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,821 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Berea City School District?
Berea City School District manages 5 public schools serving 5,461 students.
What is the rank of Berea City School District?
Berea City School District is ranked #417 out of 920 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Berea City School District?
70% of Berea City School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Berea City School District?
Berea City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Berea City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,997 is higher than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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