For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,300 students in Willoughby, OH (there are 3 private schools, serving 864 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 56% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Willoughby have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Willoughby, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
School Of Innovation
(Math: 90% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
32500 Chardon Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 946-5000
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 946-5000
Grades: 3-8
| 446 students
Rank: #22.
Kirtland Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9140 Chillicothe Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 256-3344
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 256-3344
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #33.
Kirtland High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9150 Chillicothe Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 256-3366
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 256-3366
Grades: 9-12
| 362 students
Rank: #44.
Kirtland Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9152 Chillicothe Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 256-3358
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 256-3358
Grades: 6-8
| 260 students
Rank: #55.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5288 Karen Isle Dr
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-2099
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-2099
Grades: K-5
| 527 students
Rank: #66.
South High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4900 Shankland Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 975-3647
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 975-3647
Grades: 9-12
| 1,038 students
Rank: #77.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2838 Lost Nation Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-5944
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-5944
Grades: K-5
| 533 students
Rank: #88.
Willoughby Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Shankland Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 975-3600
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 975-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 516 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Career Institute
Vocational School
34343 Euclid Ave
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 946-7085
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 946-7085
Grades: 11-12
| 137 students
Willoughby, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
25 Public Sq Bldg B
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-7401
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-7401
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1200 Lost Nation Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-1525
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-1525
Grades: K-5
| 262 students
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 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Willoughby are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Willoughby include: School Of Innovation vs. Grant Elementary School, Edison Elementary School vs. Grant Elementary School, Kirtland Middle School vs. Kirtland High School
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