For the 2025 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 11,351 students in 44256, OH (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,863 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 44256, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 44256, OH are Granger Elementary School, Sidney Fenn Elementary School and Ralph E. Waite Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 44256 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 44256, OH have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 44256, OH Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Granger Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1724 Wilbur Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 239-1901
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 239-1901
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #22.
Sidney Fenn Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
320 N Spring Grove St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4100
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4100
Grades: K-5
| 406 students
Rank: #33.
Ralph E. Waite Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4765 Cobblestone Park Drive
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4500
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4500
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #44.
Highland High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4150 Ridge Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 239-1901
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 239-1901
Grades: 9-12
| 1,032 students
Rank: #55.
Buckeye Primary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3180 Columbia Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 722-8257
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 722-8257
Grades: K-3
| 602 students
Rank: #66.
A. I. Root Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
333 W Sturbridge Dr
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3500
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 700 students
Rank: #77.
H G Blake Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4704 Lexington Ridge Dr
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3900
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3900
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Rank: #88.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
833 Guilford Blvd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4400
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4400
Grades: K-5
| 331 students
Rank: #99.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3880 Ridge Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 239-1901
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 239-1901
Grades: 6-8
| 794 students
Rank: #1010.
Medina High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
777 E Union St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3200
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,912 students
Rank: #1111.
Buckeye Intermediate School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3140 Columbia Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 722-8257
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 722-8257
Grades: 4-6
| 580 students
Rank: #1212.
Eliza Northrop Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
950 East Reagan Parkway
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4600
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 579 students
Rank: #1313.
Buckeye Junior High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3024 Columbia Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 722-8257
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 722-8257
Grades: 7-8
| 325 students
Rank: #1414.
Ella Canavan Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
825 Lawrence St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4000
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4000
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Rank: #1515.
Claggett Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
420 E Union St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3600
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 701 students
Rank: #1616.
Buckeye High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3084 Columbia Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 722-8257
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 722-8257
Grades: 9-12
| 690 students
Rank: #1717.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
234 S Broadway St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4200
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4200
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
Rank: #1818.
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
Grades: 5-12
| 15 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Buckeye Digital Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3044 Columbia Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 722-8257
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 722-8257
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Highland Virtual Learning Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
124 W Washington St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 723-6393
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 723-6393
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Medina County Career Center
Vocational School
1101 W Liberty St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 725-8461
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 725-8461
Grades: 7-12
| 725 students
44256, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
739 Weymouth Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3800
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3800
Grades: PK-K
| 201 students
140 W Washington St
Medina, OH 44256
Medina, OH 44256
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
124 W Washington St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 723-6393
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 723-6393
Grades: K-8
| 32 students
6357 Lafayette Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(614) 995-1985
Medina, OH 44256
(614) 995-1985
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 44256, OH?
The top ranked public schools in 44256, OH include Granger Elementary School, Sidney Fenn Elementary School and Ralph E. Waite Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 44256?
21 public schools are located in 44256.
What percentage of students in 44256 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 44256 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 44256?
44256 public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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