For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,606 students in Rocky River, OH (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,968 private students). 57% of all K-12 students in Rocky River, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%). Rocky River has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Ohio.
The top-ranked public schools in Rocky River, OH are Rocky River High School, Kensington Intermediate Elementary School and Rocky River Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rocky River, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 91% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Rocky River have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Rocky River, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rocky River High School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
20951 Detroit Rd
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6800
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Kensington Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
20140 Lake Rd
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6770
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6770
Gr: 3-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Rocky River Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1631 Lakeview Ave
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6870
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6870
Gr: 6-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
21600 Center Ridge Rd
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6720
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6720
Gr: K-2 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
1101 Morewood Pkwy
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6000
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6000
Gr: PK | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rocky River, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Rocky River, OH include Rocky River High School, Kensington Intermediate Elementary School and Rocky River Middle School. Rocky River has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Ohio.
How many public schools are located in Rocky River?
5 public schools are located in Rocky River.
What percentage of students in Rocky River go to public school?
57% of all K-12 students in Rocky River are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rocky River?
Rocky River public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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