For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,067 students in Mentor, OH (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,754 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Mentor, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Mentor, OH are Hopkins Elementary School, Orchard Hollow Elementary School and Bellflower Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mentor, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Mentor have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mentor, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7565 Hopkins Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-6179
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-6179
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #22.
Orchard Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8700 Hendricks Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5955
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5955
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
Rank: #33.
Bellflower Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6655 Reynolds Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-4212
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-4212
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
Rank: #44.
Fairfax Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6465 Curtiss Ct
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-7223
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-7223
Grades: K-5
| 324 students
Rank: #55.
Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7860 Johnnycake Ridge Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-7813
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-7813
Grades: K-5
| 681 students
Rank: #66.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8979 Mentor Ave
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 974-2250
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 974-2250
Grades: 6-8
| 848 students
Rank: #77.
Sterling Morton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9292 Jordan Dr
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5954
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5954
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
Rank: #88.
Mentor High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6477 Center St
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 974-5300
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 974-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,318 students
Rank: #99.
Shore Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5670 Hopkins Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-4444
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-4444
Grades: 6-8
| 757 students
Rank: #1010.
Lake Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7625 Pinehurst Dr
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5953
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5953
Grades: K-5
| 285 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cardinal Autism Resource And Education School (Cares)
Special Education School
5028 Forest Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5951
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5951
Grades: K-12
| 76 students
Rank: n/an/a
7090 Hopkins Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-4444
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-4444
Grades: PK
| 135 students
Rank: n/an/a
6477 Center St
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 974-5300
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 974-5300
Grades: PK
| 31 students
Mentor, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7482 Center St
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-5817
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-5817
Grades: PK-6
| 269 students
7090 Hopkins Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-6609
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-6609
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
5028 Forest Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5951
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5951
Grades: PK-5
| 206 students
7090 Hopkins Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-4444
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-4444
Grades: K-6
| 128 students
17325 Euclid Ave Ste 2187
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 516-0866
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 516-0866
Grades: 3-12
| 75 students
6176 Reynolds Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5956
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5956
Grades: PK-6
| 426 students
7640 Lake Shore Blvd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5957
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5957
Grades: K-5
| 287 students
7860 Johnnycake Ridge Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 974-5400
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 974-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 574 students
8566 Barbara Dr
Mentor, OH 44060
(614) 995-1985
Mentor, OH 44060
(614) 995-1985
Grades: 7-9
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mentor, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Mentor, OH include Hopkins Elementary School, Orchard Hollow Elementary School and Bellflower Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mentor?
13 public schools are located in Mentor.
What percentage of students in Mentor go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Mentor are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mentor?
Mentor public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Mentor are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mentor include: Shore Middle School vs. Memorial Middle School, Memorial Middle School vs. Shore Middle School, Ridge Elementary School vs. Bellflower Elementary School
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