For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,210 students in Willoughby, OH (there are 3 private schools, serving 863 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Willoughby, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Willoughby, OH are School Of Innovation, Kirtland Elementary School and Kirtland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willoughby, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Willoughby have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Willoughby, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School Of Innovation
(Math: 91% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
32500 Chardon Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 946-5000
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 946-5000
Gr: 3-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Kirtland Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9140 Chillicothe Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 256-3344
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 256-3344
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Kirtland High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9150 Chillicothe Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 256-3366
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 256-3366
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Kirtland Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9152 Chillicothe Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 256-3358
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 256-3358
Gr: 6-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5288 Karen Isle Dr
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-2099
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-2099
Gr: K-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
South High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4900 Shankland Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 975-3647
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 975-3647
Gr: 9-12 | 995 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2838 Lost Nation Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-5944
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-5944
Gr: K-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Willoughby Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Shankland Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 975-3600
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 975-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Career Institute
Vocational School
34343 Euclid Ave
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 946-7085
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 946-7085
Gr: 11-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Willoughby, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Willoughby, OH include School Of Innovation, Kirtland Elementary School and Kirtland High School.
How many public schools are located in Willoughby?
9 public schools are located in Willoughby.
What percentage of students in Willoughby go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Willoughby are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Willoughby?
Willoughby public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Willoughby are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Willoughby include: Edison Elementary School vs. Grant Elementary School, School Of Innovation vs. Grant Elementary School, Kirtland Middle School vs. Kirtland High School
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