Kenston Local School District

17419 Snyder Rd
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023-2730
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Kenston Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,524 students in Kenston Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Kenston Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
2,524 Students
1,661,577 Students
# Teachers
147 Teachers
96,353 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Kenston Local School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#28 out of 931 school districts
(Top 5%)
83%
54%
87%
60%
90%
63%
95%
86%
(2022-23)
10.1%
30.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
4%
17%
% White
88%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,508 is higher than the state median of $17,380. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,558 is higher than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,508
$17,380
Spending / Student
$17,558
$17,328

Best Kenston Local School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Timmons Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9595 E Washington St
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
(440) 543-9380
Gr: PK-3 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Kenston Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17425 Snyder Rd
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
(440) 543-8241
Gr: 4-7 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Kenston High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9500 Bainbridge Rd
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
(440) 543-9821
Gr: 8-12 | 970 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Kenston Local School District?
Kenston Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,524 students.
What is the rank of Kenston Local School District?
Kenston Local School District is ranked #35 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kenston Local School District?
88% of Kenston Local School District students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kenston Local School District?
Kenston Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Kenston Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,558 is higher than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,524 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 95% (Top 10% in OH)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 87% (Top 5%)
  • : 90% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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