Top Rankings
Kenston Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,551 students in Kenston Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Kenston Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
2,551 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
161 Teachers
96,794 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Kenston Local School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 918 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 99% has increased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#26 out of 929 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,370 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
23 Students
49,192 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
78 Students
130,270 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
89 Students
283,872 Students
% Black Students
3%
17%
# White Students
2,269 Students
1,098,036 Students
% White Students
89%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,718 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
91 Students
105,080 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
42
46,438
# Students in K Grade:
170
117,523
# Students in 1st Grade:
180
119,240
# Students in 2nd Grade:
213
123,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
173
116,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
204
120,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
184
121,564
# Students in 6th Grade:
204
121,429
# Students in 7th Grade:
194
123,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
198
124,479
# Students in 9th Grade:
203
136,464
# Students in 10th Grade:
197
133,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
183
135,708
# Students in 12th Grade:
206
129,624
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,312 is higher than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,372 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,312
$17,287
Spending / Student
$17,372
$17,235
Best Kenston Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Timmons Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9595 E Washington St
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
(440) 543-9380
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
(440) 543-9380
Grades: PK-3
| 778 students
Rank: #22.
Kenston Intermediate School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17419 Snyder Rd
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
(440) 543-9722
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
(440) 543-9722
Grades: 4-5
| 388 students
Rank: #33.
Kenston Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17425 Snyder Rd
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
(440) 543-8241
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
(440) 543-8241
Grades: 6-8
| 596 students
Rank: #44.
Kenston High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9500 Bainbridge Rd
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
(440) 543-9821
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
(440) 543-9821
Grades: 9-12
| 789 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kenston Local School District?
Kenston Local School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,551 students.
What is the rank of Kenston Local School District?
Kenston Local School District is ranked #24 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kenston Local School District?
89% of Kenston Local School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kenston Local School District?
Kenston Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Kenston Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,372 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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