For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 814 students in Orwell, OH (there are 3 private schools, serving 132 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Orwell, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Orwell, OH are Grand Valley Elementary School, Grand Valley Middle School and Grand Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orwell, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Orwell have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Orwell, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand Valley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 Grand Valley Ave West
Orwell, OH 44076
(440) 805-4545
Orwell, OH 44076
(440) 805-4545
Gr: K-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Grand Valley Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 Grand Valley Ave West
Orwell, OH 44076
(440) 805-4545
Orwell, OH 44076
(440) 805-4545
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Grand Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 Grand Valley Ave West
Orwell, OH 44076
(440) 805-4545
Orwell, OH 44076
(440) 805-4545
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Orwell, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Orwell, OH include Grand Valley Elementary School, Grand Valley Middle School and Grand Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Orwell?
3 public schools are located in Orwell.
What percentage of students in Orwell go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Orwell are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Orwell?
Orwell public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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