For the 2025 school year, there are 88 public schools serving 43,043 students in Lorain County, OH (there are 31 private schools, serving 5,215 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Lorain County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Lorain County, OH are Redwood Elementary School, Eastview Elementary School and Erieview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lorain County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Lorain County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lorain County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Redwood Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
32967 Redwood Blvd
Avon Lake, OH 44012
(440) 933-5108
Avon Lake, OH 44012
(440) 933-5108
Gr: PK-4 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Eastview Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
230 Lear Rd
Avon Lake, OH 44012
(440) 933-6283
Avon Lake, OH 44012
(440) 933-6283
Gr: K-4 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Erieview Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
32630 Electric Blvd
Avon Lake, OH 44012
(440) 933-6282
Avon Lake, OH 44012
(440) 933-6282
Gr: K-4 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
155 Moore Rd
Avon Lake, OH 44012
(440) 933-8122
Avon Lake, OH 44012
(440) 933-8122
Gr: K-4 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Avon Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
35575 Detroit Rd
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 937-3055
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 937-3055
Gr: 3-5 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Troy Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
237 Belmar Blvd
Avon Lake, OH 44012
(440) 933-2701
Avon Lake, OH 44012
(440) 933-2701
Gr: 5-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Avon Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3445 Long Rd
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-3800
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,070 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Ranger High Tech Academy
(Math: 75% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5580 Lear Nagle Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 353-1178
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 353-1178
Gr: 2-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Avon Lake High School
(Math: 74% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,069 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Avon High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
37545 Detroit Rd
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-6171
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-6171
Gr: 9-12 | 1,428 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1111.
Firelands Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10779 Vermilion Rd
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 965-5381
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 965-5381
Gr: K-5 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1212.
Learwood Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
340 Lear Rd
Avon Lake, OH 44012
(440) 933-8142
Avon Lake, OH 44012
(440) 933-8142
Gr: 7-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1313.
Copopa Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13644 W River Rd
Columbia Station, OH 44028
(440) 236-5020
Columbia Station, OH 44028
(440) 236-5020
Gr: PK-4 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1414.
Midview West Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13080 Durkee Rd
Grafton, OH 44044
(440) 748-2305
Grafton, OH 44044
(440) 748-2305
Gr: 3-4 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1515.
Walter G. Nord Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Lincoln St
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-4441
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-4441
Gr: 4-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1616.
Powers Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
393 S Lake St
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-8670
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-8670
Gr: PK-3 | 1,140 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1717.
Forestlawn Early Learning Center
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3975 Forestlawn Ave
Sheffield Lake, OH 44054
(440) 949-4238
Sheffield Lake, OH 44054
(440) 949-4238
Gr: PK-K | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1818.
Columbia Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13646 W River Rd
Columbia Station, OH 44028
(440) 236-5741
Columbia Station, OH 44028
(440) 236-5741
Gr: 5-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1919.
Columbia High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14168 W River Rd
Columbia Station, OH 44028
(440) 236-5001
Columbia Station, OH 44028
(440) 236-5001
Gr: 9-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2020.
Marion L Steele High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 Washington St
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-4433
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-4433
Gr: 9-12 | 1,065 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2121.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 73% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5700 Jaycox Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-6767
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-6767
Gr: 1-2 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2222.
Amherst Junior High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
548 Milan Ave
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-0324
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-0324
Gr: 6-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2323.
Keystone Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Opportunity Way
Lagrange, OH 44050
(440) 355-5133
Lagrange, OH 44050
(440) 355-5133
Gr: 6-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2424.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
570 Abbe Rd N
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8014
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8014
Gr: K-4 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2525.
North Ridgeville Academic Center
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
34620 Bainbridge Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 353-1131
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 353-1131
Gr: 3-8 | 1,864 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2626.
Brookside Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1662 Harris Rd
Sheffield Lake, OH 44054
(440) 949-4228
Sheffield Lake, OH 44054
(440) 949-4228
Gr: 7-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2727.
Keystone Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
531 Opportunity Way
Lagrange, OH 44050
(440) 355-5134
Lagrange, OH 44050
(440) 355-5134
Gr: K-5 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2828.
Midview East Intermediate School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13060 Durkee Rd
Grafton, OH 44044
(877) 644-6338
Grafton, OH 44044
(877) 644-6338
Gr: 5-6 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2929.
Brookside Intermediate School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1812 Harris Rd
Sheffield Lake, OH 44054
(440) 949-4233
Sheffield Lake, OH 44054
(440) 949-4233
Gr: 3-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3030.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 Union St
Wellington, OH 44090
(440) 647-3636
Wellington, OH 44090
(440) 647-3636
Gr: K-3 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #3131.
Keystone High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
580 Opportunity Way
Lagrange, OH 44050
(440) 355-5132
Lagrange, OH 44050
(440) 355-5132
Gr: 9-12 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #3232.
Firelands High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10521 Vermilion Rd
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 965-4255
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 965-4255
Gr: 9-12 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #3333.
Oberlin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 N Park St
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 775-3473
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 775-3473
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #3434.
Firelands Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10521 Vermilion Rd
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 986-7021
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 986-7021
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #3535.
Midview Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12865 Grafton Rd
Grafton, OH 44044
(440) 748-2122
Grafton, OH 44044
(440) 748-2122
Gr: 7-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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Lorain County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4125 Leavitt Rd
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 960-0470
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 960-0470
Gr: K-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
35575 Detroit Rd
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 937-9660
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 937-9660
Gr: 5-6 | 719 students Minority enrollment: 10%
233 Bond St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8001
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8001
Gr: 1-6 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
336 S Logan St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8003
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8003
Gr: K-6 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Edison Special Needs School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1514 Lake Ave
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 324-7932
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 324-7932
Gr: K-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
333 Naples Dr
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8006
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8006
Gr: PK-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
8540 Root Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 353-1184
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 353-1184
Gr: PK | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
1215 Middle Ave
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 323-1737
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 323-1737
Gr: PK | 27 students Minority enrollment: 43%
1300 Gulf Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8120
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8120
Gr: 6-9 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
2500 Goble Dr
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-5156
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-5156
Gr: PK-6 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
393 S Lake St
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 984-2496
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 984-2496
Gr: 3-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
42101 Griswold Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8000
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8000
Gr: K | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
5580 Lear Nagle Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 353-1178
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 353-1178
Gr: 1 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
1600 E 31st St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-8186
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-8186
Gr: PK-2 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
1800 Cleveland Blvd
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 288-0188
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 288-0188
Gr: PK-6 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
2600 Ashland Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-2288
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-2288
Gr: 9-12 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
2600 Ashland Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-8599
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-8599
Gr: 9-12 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Lorain Alternative Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1800 West 40th Street
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
1949 Broadway
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 204-3124
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 204-3124
Gr: PK
1800 West 40th Street
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087
Gr: K-6 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
401 Broadway Ave Suite 101
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 204-1095
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 204-1095
Gr: 2-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
602 Washington Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 244-0200
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 244-0200
Gr: 7-8 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
1800 West 40th Street
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087
Gr: 7-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
2270 E 42nd St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-7506
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-7506
Gr: 9-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
2270 East 42nd St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-7912
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-7912
Gr: 9-12
2270 E 42nd St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-0107
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-0107
Gr: 9-12 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
620 E River St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8009
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8009
Gr: K-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
3301 Meister Rd
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4018
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4018
Gr: 4-6 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
34620 Bainbridge Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-4444
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-4444
Gr: 1-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 5%
925 Spruce St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8010
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8010
Gr: 1-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
36 S Prospect St
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 774-4421
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 774-4421
Gr: 3-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lorain County, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Lorain County, OH include Redwood Elementary School, Eastview Elementary School and Erieview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lorain County?
88 public schools are located in Lorain County.
What percentage of students in Lorain County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Lorain County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lorain County?
Lorain County public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Lorain County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lorain County include: Midview West Elementary School vs. Midview North Elementary School, Midview North Elementary School vs. Midview West Elementary School, General Johnnie Wilson Middle School vs. Longfellow Middle School
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