For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,485 students in 44120, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 117 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 44120, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 44120, OH are Onaway Elementary School, Fernway Elementary School and Boulevard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 44120 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 44120, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 44120, OH Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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-4 | 419 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
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-4 | 290 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
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 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Woodbury Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15400 S Woodland Rd
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4150
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4150
Gr: 5-6 | 642 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Shaker Hts High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15911 Aldersyde Dr
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4200
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,474 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3845 E 131st St
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 259-9009
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 259-9009
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Andrew J Rickoff
(Math: 12% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3500 E 147th St
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 838-4150
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 838-4150
Gr: PK-8 | 422 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Harvey Rice Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2730 East 116th
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 838-1500
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 838-1500
Gr: PK-9 | 474 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Rank: #99.
Sunbeam
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11731 Mount Overlook Ave
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 838-1700
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 838-1700
Gr: PK-8 | 421 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
44120, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3465 E 130th St
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 561-3880
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 561-3880
Gr: 6-9 | 644 students
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
12200 Fairhill Rd 3rd Fl
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 341-2767
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 341-2767
Gr: K-8 | 225 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
11711 Larchmere Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 707-5153
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 707-5153
Gr: 6-12 | 133 students Minority enrollment: 98%
15911 Aldersyde Dr
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4200
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4200
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 44120, OH?
The top ranked public schools in 44120, OH include Onaway Elementary School, Fernway Elementary School and Boulevard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 44120?
9 public schools are located in 44120.
What percentage of students in 44120 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 44120 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 44120?
44120 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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