For the 2026 school year, there are 230 public schools serving 87,318 students in Cleveland, OH (there are 90 private schools, serving 25,900 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Cleveland, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cleveland, OH are Cuyahoga Hts High School, Ballard Brady Middle School and Menlo Park Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cleveland, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Cleveland have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cleveland, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cuyahoga Hts High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4820 E 71st St
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 429-5707
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 429-5707
Gr: 9-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Ballard Brady Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
32000 Chagrin Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 831-8600
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 831-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Menlo Park Academy
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2149 W 53rd St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(440) 925-6365
Cleveland, OH 44102
(440) 925-6365
Gr: K-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Cuyahoga Hts Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4880 E 71st St
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 429-5880
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 429-5880
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Moreland Hills Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
32000 Chagrin Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 831-8600
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 831-8600
Gr: K-5 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Millridge Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
962 Millridge Rd
Cleveland, OH 44143
(440) 995-7250
Cleveland, OH 44143
(440) 995-7250
Gr: K-6 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Cuyahoga Hts Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4840 E 71st St
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 429-5757
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 429-5757
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Mayfield Center Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6625 Wilson Mills Rd
Cleveland, OH 44143
(440) 995-7400
Cleveland, OH 44143
(440) 995-7400
Gr: K-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #99.
Green Valley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2401 W Pleasant Valley Rd
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2433
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2433
Gr: K-4 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
Orange High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
32000 Chagrin Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 831-8581
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 831-8581
Gr: 9-12 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1111.
Gilles-sweet Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4320 West 220 Street
Cleveland, OH 44126
(440) 356-3525
Cleveland, OH 44126
(440) 356-3525
Gr: K-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1212.
Onaway Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3115 Woodbury Rd
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4080
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4080
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1313.
Dentzler Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3600 Dentzler Rd
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2426
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2426
Gr: K-4 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1414.
Fernway Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17420 Fernway Rd
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4040
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4040
Gr: K-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1515.
Big Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7247 Big Creek Pkwy
Cleveland, OH 44130
(216) 898-8303
Cleveland, OH 44130
(216) 898-8303
Gr: PK-4 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1616.
Lewis F Mayer Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21200 Campus Drive
Cleveland, OH 44126
(440) 356-3510
Cleveland, OH 44126
(440) 356-3510
Gr: 6-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1717.
Mayfield Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1123 Som Center Rd
Cleveland, OH 44124
(440) 995-7801
Cleveland, OH 44124
(440) 995-7801
Gr: 6-9 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Global Village Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5720 State Rd
Cleveland, OH 44134
(216) 767-5956
Cleveland, OH 44134
(216) 767-5956
Gr: K-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Sunview Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5520 Meadow Wood Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 691-2225
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 691-2225
Gr: K-3 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Cleveland Early College High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2075 Stokes Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 838-8250
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 838-8250
Gr: 9-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Constellation Schools Westpark Community Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16210 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 688-0271
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 688-0271
Gr: K-4 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2222.
Cleveland School Of Science & Medicine
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2075 Stokes Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 838-8300
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 838-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2323.
Boulevard Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14900 Drexmore Rd
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4020
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4020
Gr: PK-4 | 1 student
Rank: #2424.
Mayfield High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6116 Wilson Mills Rd
Cleveland, OH 44143
(440) 995-6900
Cleveland, OH 44143
(440) 995-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,504 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2525.
Lander Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1714 Lander Rd
Cleveland, OH 44124
(440) 995-7350
Cleveland, OH 44124
(440) 995-7350
Gr: K-6 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2626.
Near West Intergenerational School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3805 Terrett Ave
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 961-4308
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 961-4308
Gr: K-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2727.
Adrian Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1071 Homestead Rd
Cleveland, OH 44121
(216) 691-2170
Cleveland, OH 44121
(216) 691-2170
Gr: K-3 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2828.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9906 W Pleasant Valley Rd
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-2379
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-2379
Gr: K-4 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Fairfax Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3150 Fairfax Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-7480
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-7480
Gr: K-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Roxboro Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2405 Roxboro Rd
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 371-7115
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 371-7115
Gr: K-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Canterbury Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2530 Canterbury Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-7470
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-7470
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Douglas Macarthur
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Valleyside Rd
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 838-8400
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 838-8400
Gr: PK-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Fairview High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4507 W 213 Street
Cleveland, OH 44126
(440) 356-3500
Cleveland, OH 44126
(440) 356-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Rowland Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Bayard Rd
Cleveland, OH 44121
(216) 691-2200
Cleveland, OH 44121
(216) 691-2200
Gr: PK-3 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3535.
Ridge-brook Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7915 Manhattan Ave
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 885-2350
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 885-2350
Gr: K-4 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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Cleveland, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4556 Warrensville Ctr
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 587-2229
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 587-2229
5983 West 54th St
Cleveland, OH 44129
(614) 995-1545
Cleveland, OH 44129
(614) 995-1545
5983 West 54th St
Cleveland, OH 44129
(614) 995-1545
Cleveland, OH 44129
(614) 995-1545
5983 West 54th St
Cleveland, OH 44129
(614) 995-1545
Cleveland, OH 44129
(614) 995-1545
3465 E 130th St
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 561-3880
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 561-3880
Gr: 6-9 | 644 students
5393 Quincy Ave
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 431-4132
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 431-4132
Gr: PK-6 | 393 students
19114 Bella Dr
Cleveland, OH 44119
(216) 344-9191
Cleveland, OH 44119
(216) 344-9191
Gr: K-9 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2711 Church Ave
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 344-2081
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 344-2081
Gr: K-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
3817 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 838-4100
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 838-4100
Gr: 9-11
12200 Fairhill Rd
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 539-5935
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 539-5935
Gr: K-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Bellefaire (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
22001 Fairmount Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-2800
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-2800
Gr: 6-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
11801 Worthington Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 476-6810
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 476-6810
Gr: K-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
9200 Biddulph Rd
Cleveland, OH 44144
(216) 485-8176
Cleveland, OH 44144
(216) 485-8176
Gr: PK-3 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Cincinnati Lighthouse Charter Community School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
1841 Prospect Ave E
Cleveland, OH 44115
Cleveland, OH 44115
10118 Hampden Ave
Cleveland, OH 44108
(216) 791-4195
Cleveland, OH 44108
(216) 791-4195
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
1701 E 12th St
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 523-1133
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 523-1133
Gr: K-4 | 216 students Minority enrollment: 99%
1417 E 36th St Fl 2
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 456-2080
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 456-2080
Gr: 5-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
4600 Detroit Ave
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 651-3840
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 651-3840
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
15210 Saint Clair Ave
Cleveland, OH 44110
(216) 268-6168
Cleveland, OH 44110
(216) 268-6168
Gr: 6-8 | 429 students Minority enrollment: 98%
716 E 156th St
Cleveland, OH 44134
(216) 451-4022
Cleveland, OH 44134
(216) 451-4022
Gr: K-6 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Constellation Schools: Outreach Academy For Students With Di (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
3727 Bosworth Rd
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 688-1900
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 688-1900
Gr: 1-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
13013 Corlett Ave
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 295-2590
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 295-2590
Gr: PK-6 | 418 students
2843 Washington Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-7110
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-7110
Gr: K-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
4040 Tamarack Dr
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2383
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2383
Gr: K-6
1740 E 32nd St
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 838-8150
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 838-8150
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cleveland, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Cleveland, OH include Cuyahoga Hts High School, Ballard Brady Middle School and Menlo Park Academy.
How many public schools are located in Cleveland?
231 public schools are located in Cleveland.
What percentage of students in Cleveland go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Cleveland are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cleveland?
Cleveland public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Cleveland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cleveland include: Mayfield Preschool vs. Summit Academy Community School - Parma, Steam Academy Of Warrensville Heights vs. Green Inspiration Academy, Horizon Science Academy-cleveland Middle School vs. Cleveland Arts And Social Sciences Academy
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