For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,613 students in Oberlin, OH.
The top-ranked public schools in Oberlin, OH are Firelands Elementary School, Firelands High School and Oberlin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oberlin, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Oberlin have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Oberlin, OH (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Firelands Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10779 Vermilion Rd
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 965-5381
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 965-5381
Gr: K-5 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Firelands High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10521 Vermilion Rd
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 965-4255
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 965-4255
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Oberlin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 N Park St
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 775-3473
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 775-3473
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Firelands Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10521 Vermilion Rd
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 986-7021
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 986-7021
Gr: 6-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Langston Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 N Pleasant St
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 775-7961
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 775-7961
Gr: 6-9 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Oberlin High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
281 N Pleasant St
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 774-1295
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 774-1295
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
William R Burton
Vocational School
15181 State Route 58
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 774-1051
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 774-1051
Gr: 8-12 | 1,194 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Oberlin, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
36 S Prospect St
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 774-4421
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 774-4421
Gr: 3-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Oberlin, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Oberlin, OH include Firelands Elementary School, Firelands High School and Oberlin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Oberlin?
7 public schools are located in Oberlin.
What is the racial composition of students in Oberlin?
Oberlin public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Oberlin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Oberlin include: Langston Middle School vs. Firelands Middle School, Firelands Middle School vs. Langston Middle School
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