For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,496 students in 44126, OH (there are 2 private schools, serving 601 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in 44126, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 44126, OH are Gilles-sweet Elementary School, Lewis F Mayer Middle School and Fairview High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 44126 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 44126, OH have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 44126, OH Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilles-sweet Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4320 West 220 Street
Cleveland, OH 44126
(440) 356-3525
Cleveland, OH 44126
(440) 356-3525
Grades: 1-5
| 513 students
Rank: #22.
Lewis F Mayer Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21200 Campus Drive
Cleveland, OH 44126
(440) 356-3510
Cleveland, OH 44126
(440) 356-3510
Grades: 6-8
| 349 students
Rank: #33.
Fairview High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4507 W 213 Street
Cleveland, OH 44126
(440) 356-3500
Cleveland, OH 44126
(440) 356-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 502 students
Rank: n/an/a
21620 Mastick Rd
Cleveland, OH 44126
(440) 356-3515
Cleveland, OH 44126
(440) 356-3515
Grades: PK-K
| 132 students
44126, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4275 W 208th St
Cleveland, OH 44126
(440) 356-3525
Cleveland, OH 44126
(440) 356-3525
Grades: 1-3
| 348 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 44126, OH?
The top ranked public schools in 44126, OH include Gilles-sweet Elementary School, Lewis F Mayer Middle School and Fairview High School.
How many public schools are located in 44126?
4 public schools are located in 44126.
What percentage of students in 44126 go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in 44126 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 44126?
44126 public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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