For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 2,968 students in Lakewood, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lakewood, OH are Lincoln Elementary School, Grant Elementary School and Harding Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lakewood, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lakewood have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lakewood, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15615 Clifton Blvd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4232
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4232
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #22.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1470 Victoria Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4217
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4217
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #33.
Harding Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16601 Madison Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4261
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4261
Grades: 6-8
| 459 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hayes Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16401 Delaware Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4228
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4228
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14237 Athens Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4224
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4224
Grades: K-5
| 225 students
Rank: #66.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13439 Clifton Blvd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4254
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4254
Grades: K-5
| 310 students
Rank: #77.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2080 Quail St
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4230
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4230
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #88.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1215 W Clifton Blvd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4257
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4257
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #99.
Garfield Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13114 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4241
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4241
Grades: 6-8
| 469 students
Rank: #1010.
Franklin School Of Opportunity Online
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13465 Franklin Blvd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4037
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4037
Grades: 5-12
| 93 students
Lakewood, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
13439 Clifton Blvd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4241
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4241
Grades: 6-8
| 657 students
13465 Franklin Blvd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4221
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4221
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
1215 W Clifton Blvd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4287
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4287
Grades: 6-8
| 290 students
13465 Franklin Blvd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4037
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4037
Grades: 2-12
| 102 students
16601 Madison Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4226
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4226
Grades: K-5
| 189 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lakewood, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lakewood, OH include Lincoln Elementary School, Grant Elementary School and Harding Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lakewood?
10 public elementary schools are located in Lakewood.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakewood?
Lakewood public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Lakewood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lakewood include: Harding Middle School vs. Garfield Middle School, Garfield Middle School vs. Harding Middle School, Horace Mann Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School
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