For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 6,427 students in 44256, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 44256, OH are Granger Elementary School, Ralph E. Waite Elementary School and Sidney Fenn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 44256 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 60% statewide average). Elementary schools in 44256, OH have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 44256, OH Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Granger Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1724 Wilbur Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 239-1901
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 239-1901
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3880 Ridge Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 239-1901
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 239-1901
Gr: 6-8 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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
Gr: K-3 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Buckeye Intermediate School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3140 Columbia Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 722-8257
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 722-8257
Gr: 4-6 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
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%
44256, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
739 Weymouth Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3800
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3800
Gr: PK-K | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
124 W Washington St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 723-6393
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 723-6393
Gr: K-8 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 44256, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 44256, OH include Granger Elementary School, Ralph E. Waite Elementary School and Sidney Fenn Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 44256?
11 public elementary schools are located in 44256.
What is the racial composition of students in 44256?
44256 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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