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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,596 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), 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
2,596 Students
1,676,851 Students
# Teachers
165 Teachers
97,164 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Rocky River City School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 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
0.23
0.53
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,384 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
71 Students
49,361 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
109 Students
130,498 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
24 Students
284,598 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
2,278 Students
1,102,723 Students
% White Students
88%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,723 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
111 Students
105,550 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
54
46,900
# Students in K Grade:
195
118,547
# Students in 1st Grade:
184
120,166
# Students in 2nd Grade:
193
124,760
# Students in 3rd Grade:
183
117,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
205
121,340
# Students in 5th Grade:
205
121,978
# Students in 6th Grade:
197
121,691
# Students in 7th Grade:
178
123,746
# Students in 8th Grade:
177
124,615
# Students in 9th Grade:
197
136,488
# Students in 10th Grade:
199
133,260
# Students in 11th Grade:
220
135,752
# Students in 12th Grade:
209
129,683
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,539 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 $19,085 is higher than the state median of $17,170. 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
$19,539
$17,222
Spending / Student
$19,085
$17,170
Best Rocky River City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kensington Intermediate Elementary 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
| 593 students
Rank: #22.
Rocky River High 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
| 825 students
Rank: #33.
Rocky River Middle 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
| 552 students
Rank: n/an/a
21600 Center Ridge Rd
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6720
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6720
Grades: K-2
| 572 students
1101 Morewood Pkwy
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6000
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6000
Grades: PK
| 54 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rocky River City School District?
Rocky River City School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,596 students.
What is the rank of Rocky River City School District?
Rocky River City School District is ranked #15 out of 920 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, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 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 $19,085 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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