Top Rankings
Medina City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,867 students in Medina City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Medina City School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
10 Schools
3,528 Schools
# Students
5,867 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
341 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Medina City School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 97% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#115 out of 931 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
63%
Graduation Rate
97%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.2%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
5%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 24-year historical data
% Black
3%
17%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
85%
65%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,972 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,266 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$100 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$101 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$16,972
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$17,266
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Medina City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ralph E. Waite Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4765 Cobblestone Park Drive
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4500
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4500
Gr: K-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Sidney Fenn Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
320 N Spring Grove St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4100
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4100
Gr: K-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
H G Blake Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4704 Lexington Ridge Dr
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3900
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3900
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
A. I. Root Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
333 W Sturbridge Dr
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3500
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Medina High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
777 E Union St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3200
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,767 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Eliza Northrop Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
950 East Reagan Parkway
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4600
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4600
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Ella Canavan Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
825 Lawrence St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4000
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4000
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Claggett Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
420 E Union St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3600
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Evolve Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
222 S Broadway St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4213
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4213
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
833 Guilford Blvd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4400
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4400
Gr: PK | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Medina City School District?
Medina City School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,867 students.
What is the rank of Medina City School District?
Medina City School District is ranked #113 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Medina City School District?
85% of Medina City School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Medina City School District?
Medina City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Medina City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,266 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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