For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 6,329 students in 44102, OH (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,497 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 44102, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 44102, OH are Menlo Park Academy, Louisa May Alcott Elementary School and Clark School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 44102 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 44102, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 44102, OH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: 43%
Rank: #22.
Louisa May Alcott Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10308 Baltic Rd
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-6500
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-6500
Gr: K-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Clark School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2121 W 67th St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-7300
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-7300
Gr: PK-9 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Northwest School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1441 W 116th St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 226-6800
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 226-6800
Gr: K-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Village Preparatory School Willard
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9401 Willard Ave
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 586-3892
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 586-3892
Gr: K-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Constellation Schools Stockyard Community Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 W 65th St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 651-5143
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 651-5143
Gr: K-6 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Garrett Morgan School Of Engineering & Innovation
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Detroit Ave
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-8450
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-8450
Gr: 9-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Garrett Morgan School Of Leadership And Innovation
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Detroit Ave
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-0000
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-0000
Gr: 9-12 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Almira
(Math: 17% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3375 W 99th St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-6150
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-6150
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1010.
Constellation Schools Stockyard Community Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3200 W 65th St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 961-5052
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 961-5052
Gr: 7-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1111.
Marion C Seltzer Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1468 W 98th St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-6550
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-6550
Gr: PK-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1212.
Max S Hayes High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2211 W 65th St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-9400
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-9400
Gr: 9-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1313.
Lake Erie International High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11650 Detroit Ave
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 539-7229
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 539-7229
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1414.
Constellation Schools Madison Community Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2015 W 95th St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 651-5212
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 651-5212
Gr: K-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1515.
Waverly Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1805 W 57th St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-7550
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-7550
Gr: PK-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1616.
Halle
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7901 Halle Ave
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-0750
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-0750
Gr: PK-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1717.
Natividad Pagan International Newcomers Academy
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤1%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3145 W 46th St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-7150
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-7150
Gr: PK-12 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 44102, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 44102, OH include Menlo Park Academy, Louisa May Alcott Elementary School and Clark School.
How many public schools are located in 44102?
17 public schools are located in 44102.
What percentage of students in 44102 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 44102 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 44102?
44102 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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