For the 2024-25 school year, there are 22 public high schools serving 14,106 students in Lorain County, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Lorain County, OH are Avon High School, Avon Lake High School and Columbia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lorain County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Lorain County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Lorain County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Avon High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lorain County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Avon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
37545 Detroit Rd
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-6171
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-6171
Grades: 9-12
| 1,456 students
Rank: #22.
Avon Lake High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 Avon Belden Rd
Avon Lake, OH 44012
(440) 933-6290
Avon Lake, OH 44012
(440) 933-6290
Grades: 9-12
| 1,152 students
Rank: #33.
Columbia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14168 W River Rd
Columbia Station, OH 44028
(440) 236-5001
Columbia Station, OH 44028
(440) 236-5001
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
Rank: #44.
Keystone High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
580 Opportunity Way
Lagrange, OH 44050
(440) 355-5132
Lagrange, OH 44050
(440) 355-5132
Grades: 9-12
| 436 students
Rank: #55.
Marion L Steele High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
450 Washington St
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-4433
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-4433
Grades: 9-12
| 1,039 students
Rank: #66.
Firelands High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10521 Vermilion Rd
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 965-4255
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 965-4255
Grades: 9-12
| 487 students
Rank: #77.
North Ridgeville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
34600 Bainbridge Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-1992
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-1992
Grades: 9-12
| 1,268 students
Rank: #88.
Midview High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38199 Capel Rd
Grafton, OH 44044
(440) 748-2124
Grafton, OH 44044
(440) 748-2124
Grades: 9-12
| 767 students
Rank: #99.
Brookside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1662 Harris Rd
Sheffield Lake, OH 44054
(440) 949-4220
Sheffield Lake, OH 44054
(440) 949-4220
Grades: 9-12
| 476 students
Rank: #1010.
Black River Career Prep High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2015 W River Rd N
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 324-1755
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 324-1755
Grades: 9-12
| 145 students
Rank: #1111.
Oberlin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
281 N Pleasant St
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 774-1295
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 774-1295
Grades: 9-12
| 216 students
Rank: #1212.
Wellington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
629 N Main St
Wellington, OH 44090
(440) 647-3734
Wellington, OH 44090
(440) 647-3734
Grades: 9-12
| 248 students
Rank: #1313.
Clearview High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Broadway
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 233-6313
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 233-6313
Grades: 9-12
| 386 students
Rank: #1414.
Clearview Local Schools
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Broadway
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 233-5412
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 233-5412
Grades: 6-12
| 29 students
Rank: #1515.
Midview Virtual Programming
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
38199 Capel Rd
Grafton, OH 44044
(440) 748-5377
Grafton, OH 44044
(440) 748-5377
Grades: K-12
| 56 students
Rank: #1616.
Horizon Science Academy Lorain
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
760 Tower Blvd
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-4277
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-4277
Grades: K-12
| 829 students
Rank: #1717.
Elyria High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
311 6th St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8300
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,639 students
Rank: #1818.
New Beginnings
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Ashland Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 277-8157
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 277-8157
Grades: 9-12
| 120 students
Rank: #1919.
Lorain High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Ashland Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-9191
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-9191
Grades: 9-12
| 1,722 students
Rank: #2020.
Summit Academy School - Lorain
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
346 Illinois Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 288-0448
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 288-0448
Grades: 6-12
| 75 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lorain Preparatory High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
2702 Elyria Ave
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 201-3876
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 201-3876
Grades: 9-10
| 61 students
Rank: n/an/a
William R Burton
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
15181 State Route 58
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 774-1051
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 774-1051
Grades: 8-12
| 1,239 students
Lorain County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arts Academy, The (Closed 2012)
Charter School
4125 Leavitt Rd
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 960-0470
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 960-0470
Grades: K-12
| 255 students
35575 Detroit Rd
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 937-9660
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 937-9660
Grades: 5-6
| 719 students
233 Bond St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8001
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8001
Grades: 1-6
| 238 students
2321 Fairless Dr
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 288-2203
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 288-2203
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1005 N Abbe Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 365-5222
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 365-5222
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
336 S Logan St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8003
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8003
Grades: K-6
| 318 students
Edison Special Needs School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1514 Lake Ave
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 324-7932
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 324-7932
Grades: K-12
| 78 students
333 Naples Dr
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8006
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8006
Grades: PK-6
| 269 students
8540 Root Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 353-1184
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 353-1184
Grades: PK
| 134 students
1215 Middle Ave
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 323-1737
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 323-1737
Grades: PK
| 27 students
1300 Gulf Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8120
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8120
Grades: 6-9
| 27 students
2500 Goble Dr
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-5156
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-5156
Grades: PK-6
| 548 students
393 S Lake St
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 984-2496
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 984-2496
Grades: 3-5
| 530 students
42101 Griswold Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8000
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8000
Grades: K
| 102 students
5580 Lear Nagle Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 353-1178
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 353-1178
Grades: 1
| 325 students
1600 E 31st St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-8186
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-8186
Grades: PK-2
| 136 students
1800 Cleveland Blvd
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 288-0188
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 288-0188
Grades: PK-6
| 567 students
2600 Ashland Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-2288
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-2288
Grades: 9-12
| 510 students
2600 Ashland Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-8599
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-8599
Grades: 9-12
| 505 students
Lorain Alternative Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1800 West 40th Street
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Lorain Elementary Digital (Closed 2009)
Charter School
1800 West 40th Street
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087
Grades: K-6
| 17 students
Lorain K-12 Digital Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
401 Broadway Ave Suite 101
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 204-1095
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 204-1095
Grades: 2-12
| 81 students
602 Washington Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 244-0200
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 244-0200
Grades: 7-8
| 920 students
Lorain Middle School Digital (Closed 2009)
Charter School
1800 West 40th Street
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087
Grades: 7-8
| 22 students
2270 E 42nd St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-7506
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-7506
Grades: 9-12
| 422 students
2270 East 42nd St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-7912
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-7912
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2270 E 42nd St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-0107
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-0107
Grades: 9-12
| 407 students
1800 West 40th St
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-5412
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-5412
Grades: PK
| n/a students
620 E River St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8009
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8009
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
3301 Meister Rd
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4018
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4018
Grades: 4-6
| 124 students
34620 Bainbridge Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-4444
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-4444
Grades: 1-12
| 20 students
925 Spruce St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8010
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8010
Grades: 1-5
| 184 students
153 N Main St
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 774-1458
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 774-1458
Grades: K
| 1 students
36 S Prospect St
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 774-4421
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 774-4421
Grades: 3-5
| 186 students
121 W River Rd N
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8012
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8012
Grades: 1-6
| 333 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lorain County, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Lorain County, OH include Avon High School, Avon Lake High School and Columbia High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lorain County?
22 public high schools are located in Lorain County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lorain County?
Lorain County public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Lorain County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lorain County include: Avon Lake High School vs. Avon High School, Clearview High School vs. Brookside High School, Avon High School vs. Avon Lake High School
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