Strongsville City School District

18199 Cook Ave
Strongsville, OH 44136-5216
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Strongsville City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 589 students in Strongsville City School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public pre schools in Ohio.
Public Preschools in Strongsville City School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
9 Schools
825 Schools
# Students
5,757 Students
330,653 Students
# Teachers
335 Teachers
18,863 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Strongsville City School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#76 out of 931 school districts
(Top 10%)
77%
54%
80%
60%
85%
63%
94%
86%
(2022-23)
15.5%
30.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
10%
% Black
4%
20%
% White
75%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,599 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,380. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,603 is less than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$84 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,599
$17,380
Spending / Student
$14,603
$17,328

Best Strongsville City School District Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chapman Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13883 Drake Rd
Strongsville, OH 44136
(440) 572-7140
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
19543 Lunn Rd
Strongsville, OH 44149
(440) 572-7046
Gr: PK | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Recent Articles

How to Read a School Improvement Plan Before Choosing a School
How to Read a School Improvement Plan Before Choosing a School
Learn how to read a school improvement plan, identify meaningful goals, and evaluate whether a school's improvement efforts align with your child's educational needs.
Should You Move for a Better Public School? A Cost vs. Benefit Analysis
Should You Move for a Better Public School? A Cost vs. Benefit Analysis
Considering a move to a better public school? Explore the financial, academic, and lifestyle tradeoffs before making one of your family's biggest decisions.
When a Higher-Rated School Isn't the Better Fit
When a Higher-Rated School Isn't the Better Fit
Discover why the highest-rated public school may not always be the best choice and learn how to evaluate schools based on your child's unique needs.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,757 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 94% (Top 10% in OH)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : 85% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Quick Links