For the 2025 school year, there are 235 public schools serving 89,731 students in Cleveland, OH (there are 90 private schools, serving 25,842 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Cleveland, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Cleveland, OH are Cuyahoga Hts High School, Ballard Brady Middle School and Menlo Park Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cleveland, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Cleveland have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cleveland, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cuyahoga Hts High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4820 E 71st St
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 429-5707
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 429-5707
Gr: 9-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Ballard Brady Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
32000 Chagrin Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 831-8600
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 831-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Menlo Park Academy
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2149 W 53rd St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(440) 925-6365
Cleveland, OH 44102
(440) 925-6365
Gr: K-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Cuyahoga Hts Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4880 E 71st St
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 429-5880
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 429-5880
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Moreland Hills Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
32000 Chagrin Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 831-8600
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 831-8600
Gr: K-5 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Millridge Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
962 Millridge Rd
Cleveland, OH 44143
(440) 995-7250
Cleveland, OH 44143
(440) 995-7250
Gr: K-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Cuyahoga Hts Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4840 E 71st St
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 429-5757
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 429-5757
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Mayfield Center Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6625 Wilson Mills Rd
Cleveland, OH 44143
(440) 995-7400
Cleveland, OH 44143
(440) 995-7400
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
Green Valley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2401 W Pleasant Valley Rd
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2433
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2433
Gr: K-4 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Orange High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
32000 Chagrin Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 831-8581
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 831-8581
Gr: 9-12 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1111.
Gilles-sweet Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4320 West 220 Street
Cleveland, OH 44126
(440) 356-3525
Cleveland, OH 44126
(440) 356-3525
Gr: 1-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1212.
Onaway Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3115 Woodbury Rd
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4080
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4080
Gr: PK-4 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1313.
Dentzler Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3600 Dentzler Rd
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2430
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2430
Gr: K-4 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1414.
Fernway Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17420 Fernway Rd
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4040
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4040
Gr: K-4 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1515.
Big Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7247 Big Creek Pkwy
Cleveland, OH 44130
(216) 898-8303
Cleveland, OH 44130
(216) 898-8303
Gr: PK-4 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1616.
Lewis F Mayer Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21200 Campus Drive
Cleveland, OH 44126
(440) 356-3510
Cleveland, OH 44126
(440) 356-3510
Gr: 6-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1717.
Mayfield Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1123 Som Center Rd
Cleveland, OH 44124
(440) 995-7801
Cleveland, OH 44124
(440) 995-7801
Gr: 6-8 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Global Village Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5720 State Rd
Cleveland, OH 44134
(216) 767-5956
Cleveland, OH 44134
(216) 767-5956
Gr: K-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Sunview Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5520 Meadow Wood Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 691-2225
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 691-2225
Gr: K-3 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Cleveland Early College High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2075 Stokes Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 838-8250
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 838-8250
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Constellation Schools Westpark Community Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16210 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 688-0271
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 688-0271
Gr: K-4 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2222.
Cleveland School Of Science & Medicine
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2075 Stokes Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 838-8300
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 838-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2323.
Boulevard Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14900 Drexmore Rd
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4020
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4020
Gr: PK-4 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2424.
Mayfield High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6116 Wilson Mills Rd
Cleveland, OH 44143
(440) 995-6900
Cleveland, OH 44143
(440) 995-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,574 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2525.
Lander Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1714 Lander Rd
Cleveland, OH 44124
(440) 995-7350
Cleveland, OH 44124
(440) 995-7350
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2626.
Near West Intergenerational School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3805 Terrett Ave
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 961-4308
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 961-4308
Gr: K-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2727.
Adrian Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1071 Homestead Rd
Cleveland, OH 44121
(216) 691-2170
Cleveland, OH 44121
(216) 691-2170
Gr: K-3 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2828.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9906 W Pleasant Valley Rd
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-2379
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-2379
Gr: K-4 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Fairfax Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3150 Fairfax Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-7480
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-7480
Gr: K-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Roxboro Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2405 Roxboro Rd
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 371-7115
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 371-7115
Gr: K-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Canterbury Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2530 Canterbury Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-7470
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-7470
Gr: K-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Douglas Macarthur
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Valleyside Rd
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 838-8400
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 838-8400
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Fairview High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4507 W 213 Street
Cleveland, OH 44126
(440) 356-3500
Cleveland, OH 44126
(440) 356-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Rowland Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Bayard Rd
Cleveland, OH 44121
(216) 691-2200
Cleveland, OH 44121
(216) 691-2200
Gr: PK-4 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3535.
Woodbury Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15400 S Woodland Rd
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4150
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4150
Gr: 5-6 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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Cleveland, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4556 Warrensville Ctr
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 587-2229
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 587-2229
5983 West 54th St
Cleveland, OH 44129
(614) 995-1545
Cleveland, OH 44129
(614) 995-1545
5983 West 54th St
Cleveland, OH 44129
(614) 995-1545
Cleveland, OH 44129
(614) 995-1545
5983 West 54th St
Cleveland, OH 44129
(614) 995-1545
Cleveland, OH 44129
(614) 995-1545
3465 E 130th St
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 561-3880
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 561-3880
Gr: 6-9 | 644 students
5393 Quincy Ave
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 431-4132
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 431-4132
Gr: PK-6 | 393 students
19114 Bella Dr
Cleveland, OH 44119
(216) 344-9191
Cleveland, OH 44119
(216) 344-9191
Gr: K-9 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2711 Church Ave
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 344-2081
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 344-2081
Gr: K-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
3817 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 838-4100
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 838-4100
Gr: 9-11
12200 Fairhill Rd
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 539-5935
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 539-5935
Gr: K-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Bellefaire (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
22001 Fairmount Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-2800
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-2800
Gr: 6-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
11801 Worthington Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 476-6810
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 476-6810
Gr: K-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
9200 Biddulph Rd
Cleveland, OH 44144
(216) 485-8176
Cleveland, OH 44144
(216) 485-8176
Gr: PK-3 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
1841 Prospect Ave E
Cleveland, OH 44115
Cleveland, OH 44115
10118 Hampden Ave
Cleveland, OH 44108
(216) 791-4195
Cleveland, OH 44108
(216) 791-4195
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
1701 E 12th St
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 523-1133
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 523-1133
Gr: K-4 | 216 students Minority enrollment: 99%
1417 E 36th St Fl 2
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 456-2080
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 456-2080
Gr: 5-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
4600 Detroit Ave
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 651-3840
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 651-3840
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
15210 Saint Clair Ave
Cleveland, OH 44110
(216) 268-6168
Cleveland, OH 44110
(216) 268-6168
Gr: 6-8 | 429 students Minority enrollment: 98%
716 E 156th St
Cleveland, OH 44134
(216) 451-4022
Cleveland, OH 44134
(216) 451-4022
Gr: K-6 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Constellation Schools: Outreach Academy For Students With Di (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
3727 Bosworth Rd
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 688-1900
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 688-1900
Gr: 1-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
13013 Corlett Ave
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 295-2590
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 295-2590
Gr: PK-6 | 418 students
2843 Washington Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-7110
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-7110
Gr: K-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
4040 Tamarack Dr
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2383
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2383
Gr: K-6
1740 E 32nd St
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 838-8150
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 838-8150
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cleveland, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Cleveland, OH include Cuyahoga Hts High School, Ballard Brady Middle School and Menlo Park Academy.
How many public schools are located in Cleveland?
235 public schools are located in Cleveland.
What percentage of students in Cleveland go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Cleveland are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cleveland?
Cleveland public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Cleveland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cleveland include: Noble Elementary School vs. Oxford Elementary School, Steam Academy Of Warrensville Heights vs. Green Inspiration Academy, Horizon Science Academy-cleveland Middle School vs. Cleveland Arts And Social Sciences Academy
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