For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,582 students in the neighborhood of Central, Cleveland, OH.
The top ranked public schools in Central are Stepstone Academy, Invictus High School and Jane Addams Business Careers High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central, Cleveland, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Central, Cleveland, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stepstone Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3328 Carnegie Ave
Cleveland, OH 44115
(440) 260-6400
Cleveland, OH 44115
(440) 260-6400
Grades: K-7
| 187 students
Rank: #22.
Invictus High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3122 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 539-7200
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 539-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
Rank: #33.
Jane Addams Business Careers High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2373 E 30th St
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 838-9250
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 838-9250
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Rank: #44.
Dike School Of Arts
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2501 E 61st St
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 838-9150
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 838-9150
Grades: PK-8
| 302 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
East Technical High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2439 E 55th St
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 838-1000
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 838-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 426 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
George Washington Carver
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2200 E 55th St
Cleveland, OH 44103
(216) 838-1450
Cleveland, OH 44103
(216) 838-1450
Grades: PK-8
| 352 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Marion-sterling Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3033 Central Ave
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 838-1550
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 838-1550
Grades: PK-9
| 258 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Alfred Benesch
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5393 Quincy Ave
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 838-1300
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 838-1300
Grades: K-8
| 234 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Cleveland Academy For Scholarship Technology And Leadership
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3950 Prospect Ave E
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 583-5210
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 583-5210
Grades: 9-12
| 303 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central, Cleveland, OH?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central, Cleveland, OH include Stepstone Academy, Invictus High School and Jane Addams Business Careers High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central, Cleveland?
9 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central, Cleveland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central, Cleveland?
the neighborhood of Central, Cleveland public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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