For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 938 students in 44126, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 44126, OH are Gilles-sweet Elementary School and Lewis F Mayer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 44126 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 60% statewide average). Elementary schools in 44126, OH have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 44126, OH Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
44126, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4275 W 208th St
Cleveland, OH 44126
(440) 356-3525
Cleveland, OH 44126
(440) 356-3525
Gr: 1-3 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 44126, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 44126, OH include Gilles-sweet Elementary School and Lewis F Mayer Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 44126?
2 public elementary schools are located in 44126.
What is the racial composition of students in 44126?
44126 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.