Best Elyria Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,790 students in Elyria, OH.

The top ranked public high schools in Elyria, OH are Black River Career Prep High School and Elyria High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Elyria, OH public high schools have an score of 16% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and score of 41% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Elyria have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.

Elyria, OH public high school have a of 71%, which is less than the Ohio average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Elyria High School, with 79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Elyria, OH (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Black River Career Prep High School

Charter School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
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Bottom 50%

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2015 W River Rd N
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 324-1755

Gr: 9-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Rank: #22.

Elyria High School

(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
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601 Middle Ave
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8300

Gr: 9-12 | 1,603 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Elyria, Ohio

Elyria, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Cascade Elementary School (Closed 2009)

233 Bond St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8001

Gr: 1-6 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Early College High School (Closed 2009)

1005 N Abbe Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 365-5222

Eastgate Elementary School (Closed 2009)

336 S Logan St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8003

Gr: K-6 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Edison Special Needs School (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

1514 Lake Ave
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 324-7932

Gr: K-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Erie Elementary School (Closed 2010)

333 Naples Dr
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8006

Gr: PK-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Hamilton Early Childhood Center (Closed 2010)

1215 Middle Ave
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 323-1737

Gr: PK | 27 students Minority enrollment: 43%

Hilltop Academy High School (Closed 2010)

1300 Gulf Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8120

Gr: 6-9 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Kindergarten Village Elementary School (Closed 2013)

42101 Griswold Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8000

Gr: K | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Mckinley Elementary School (Closed 2023)

620 E River St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8009

Gr: K-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Oakwood Elementary School (Closed 2023)

925 Spruce St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8010

Gr: 1-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Roosevelt Elementary School (Closed 2010)

121 W River Rd N
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8012

Gr: 1-6 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Elyria, OH?

The top ranked public high schools in Elyria, OH include Black River Career Prep High School and Elyria High School.

How many public high schools are located in Elyria?

2 public high schools are located in Elyria.

What is the racial composition of students in Elyria?

Elyria public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).