Best 44053 Ohio Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 904 students in 44053, OH.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in 44053, OH are Durling Middle School and Lorain Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary schools in zipcode 44053 have an score of 26% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and score of 39% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in 44053, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best 44053, OH Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Durling Middle School

(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
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100 N Ridge Rd W
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 233-6869

Gr: 5-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Rank: #22.

Lorain Preparatory Academy

Charter School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
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4119 Leavitt Rd
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-3127

Gr: K-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 44053 Ohio

44053, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Arts Academy, The (Closed 2012)

4125 Leavitt Rd
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 960-0470

Gr: K-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Lorain Alternative Academy (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

1800 West 40th Street
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087

Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Lorain Elementary Digital (Closed 2009)

1800 West 40th Street
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087

Gr: K-6 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Lorain Middle School Digital (Closed 2009)

1800 West 40th Street
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087

Gr: 7-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Masson Elementary School (Closed 2011)

1800 West 40th St
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-5412

Gr: PK

Meister Road Elementary School (Closed 2008)

3301 Meister Rd
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4018

Gr: 4-6 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 44053, OH?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in 44053, OH include Durling Middle School and Lorain Preparatory Academy.

How many public elementary schools are located in 44053?

2 public elementary schools are located in 44053.

What is the racial composition of students in 44053?

44053 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).