Top Rankings
Rocky River City 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 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,645 students in Rocky River City 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 Rocky River City School District have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
2,645 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
161 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Rocky River City School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 927 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 97% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#15 out of 929 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
63%
Graduation Rate
97%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.52
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
70 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
90 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
35 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
2,330 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
88%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
118 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
69
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
176
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
190
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
184
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
203
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
200
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
193
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
178
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
182
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
215
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
197
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
223
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
214
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
221
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,177 is higher than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,731 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,177
$17,216
Spending / Student
$18,731
$17,164
Best Rocky River City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kensington Intermediate Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
20140 Lake Rd
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6770
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6770
Grades: 3-5
| 596 students
Rank: #22.
Rocky River High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20951 Detroit Rd
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6800
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 855 students
Rank: #33.
Rocky River Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1631 Lakeview Ave
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6870
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6870
Grades: 6-8
| 575 students
Rank: n/an/a
Goldwood Primary Elementary School
Magnet School
21600 Center Ridge Rd
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6720
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6720
Grades: K-2
| 550 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rocky River Early Childhood Center At Beach School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1101 Morewood Pkwy
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6000
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6000
Grades: PK
| 69 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rocky River City School District?
Rocky River City School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,645 students.
What is the rank of Rocky River City School District?
Rocky River City School District is ranked #15 out of 927 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 1%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rocky River City School District?
88% of Rocky River City School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rocky River City School District?
Rocky River City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Rocky River City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,731 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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