The brief
The top-rated elementary schools in Cleveland for 2026 are Millridge Elementary School (8.8/10), Menlo Park Academy (8.3/10), and Mary Queen of Peace School (8.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 112 elementary schools with real test data included in this ranking. Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Cleveland's elementary school landscape spans 96 ranked schools, with performance varying considerably across the metro. Millridge Elementary School leads the field at 8.1 out of 10, well ahead of the average composite score of 4.7 — a gap that underscores how much ground separates the top performers from the middle of the pack. Only two schools clear the 7.0 threshold, meaning strong options exist but require deliberate searching. The table below covers the full ranked list, sortable by score, location, and other key metrics. Menlo Park Academy, Cleveland Preparatory Academy, Lake Erie College Preparatory School, and Whitney M Young round out the top five, all clustered between 6.8 and 7.0. Whether you're prioritizing academic scores, proximity, or school type, sorting and filtering the data will help you zero in on the right fit for your family.
Ranked by composite score; the tick is the score on the 1–10 axis.
- 18.8
- 28.3
- 38.3
- 48.2
- 57.7
- 67.6
- 77.5
- 87.4
- 97.4
- 107.3
All 112 ranked
Every ranked school on the axis, then the ledger.Top 25 of 112
Rating · students · student-teacher ratio · grades- 1Millridge Elementary SchoolMayfield Citystudents 600student-teacher ratio 19.4:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 2Menlo Park AcademycharterMenlo Park Academystudents 399student-teacher ratio 16.0:1grades Kindergarten–8th
- 3Mary Queen of Peace Schoolstudents 288student-teacher ratio 9.6:1grades Pre-K–8th
- 4St Rocco Schoolstudents 132student-teacher ratio 9.5:1grades Pre-K–8th
- 5Paul L Dunbar Elementary SchoolCleveland Municipalstudents 376student-teacher ratio 16.3:1grades Pre-K–8th
- 6Our Lady of Mount Carmelstudents 180student-teacher ratio 12.9:1grades Pre-K–8th
- 7Holy Cross Lutheran Schoolstudents 66student-teacher ratio 7.9:1grades Pre-K–8th
- 8Constellation Schools: Westpark Community ElementarycharterConstellation Schools: Westpark Community Elementarystudents 230student-teacher ratio 25.6:1grades Kindergarten–4th
- 9Ramah Junior Academystudents 178student-teacher ratio 15.3:1grades Kindergarten–8th
- 10Douglas MacarthurCleveland Municipalstudents 247student-teacher ratio 15.4:1grades Pre-K–8th
- 11Luther Memorial Schoolstudents 182student-teacher ratio 15.0:1grades Pre-K–8th
- 12Broadway AcademycharterBroadway Academystudents 559student-teacher ratio 16.4:1grades Kindergarten–8th
- 13Lander ElementaryMayfield Citystudents 485student-teacher ratio 18.0:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 14Apex AcademycharterApex Academystudents 472student-teacher ratio 18.9:1grades Kindergarten–8th
- 15Metro Catholic Schoolstudents 444student-teacher ratio 12.9:1grades Pre-K–8th
- 16St Mary Byzantine Schoolstudents 150student-teacher ratio 13.5:1grades Kindergarten–8th
- 17Urban Community Schoolstudents 556student-teacher ratio 14.3:1grades Pre-K–8th
- 18Our Lady of Angels Schoolstudents 304student-teacher ratio 15.8:1grades Pre-K–8th
- 19Orchard Park AcademycharterOrchard Park Academystudents 273student-teacher ratio 21.0:1grades Kindergarten–8th
- 20Cleveland Montessoristudents 72student-teacher ratio 14.1:1grades Pre-K–8th
- 21St Adalbert Catholic Schoolstudents 459student-teacher ratio 12.5:1grades Pre-K–8th
- 22Lincoln Park AcademycharterLincoln Park Academystudents 287student-teacher ratio 15.1:1grades Kindergarten–8th
- 23Campus International SchoolCleveland Municipalstudents 694student-teacher ratio 15.1:1grades Kindergarten–8th
- 24Clark SchoolCleveland Municipalstudents 627student-teacher ratio 19.6:1grades Pre-K–8th
- 25Village Preparatory School WillardcharterVillage Preparatory School Willardstudents 491student-teacher ratio 19.6:1grades Kindergarten–8th
Scores are based on 2024-25 data from the NCES Common Core of Data and Ohio education department. Rankings are relative to all public elementary schools in Ohio. Learn about our methodology.
The map
The top 25 pinned; open a pin for the campus.Campus by campus
What each of the top ten reports.- 1
Millridge Elementary School
Mayfield City
600 students · 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 8% in Ohio
- Academics
- 9.1
- Growth
- 8.9
- Environment
- 7.9
- 2
Menlo Park Academy
Menlo Park Academy
399 students · 16.0:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–8th
Top 16% in Ohio · charter
- Academics
- 9.7
- Growth
- 8.9
- Environment
- 4.5
- 3
Mary Queen of Peace School
288 students · 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–8th
Top 7% in Ohio
- Academics
- not scored
- Growth
- not scored
- Environment
- not scored
- 4
- Academics
- not scored
- Growth
- not scored
- Environment
- not scored
- 5
Paul L Dunbar Elementary School
Cleveland Municipal
376 students · 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–8th
Top 26% in Ohio
- Academics
- 4.7
- Growth
- 9.4
- Environment
- 7.7
- 6
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
180 students · 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–8th
Top 22% in Ohio
- Academics
- not scored
- Growth
- not scored
- Environment
- not scored
- 7
Holy Cross Lutheran School
66 students · 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–8th
Top 26% in Ohio
- Academics
- not scored
- Growth
- not scored
- Environment
- not scored
- 8
Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Elementary
Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Elementary
230 students · 25.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–4th
Top 31% in Ohio · charter
- Academics
- 8.6
- Growth
- 8.8
- Environment
- 2.0
- 9
Ramah Junior Academy
178 students · 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–8th
Top 29% in Ohio
- Academics
- not scored
- Growth
- not scored
- Environment
- not scored
- 10
Douglas Macarthur
Cleveland Municipal
247 students · 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–8th
Top 33% in Ohio
- Academics
- 7.1
- Growth
- 6.5
- Environment
- 9.8
Questions
What is the best elementary school in Cleveland, Ohio?
According to MySchoolScout's 2026 rankings, Millridge Elementary School is the top-rated elementary school in Cleveland with a composite score of 8.8/10. The score blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools — with equity shown as context, not scored.
How many elementary schools are in Cleveland, Ohio?
Cleveland has 113 elementary schools, including 39 charter schools. Of these, 113 have enough data for a full composite rating on MySchoolScout.
What is the average elementary school rating in Cleveland?
Among 113 Cleveland elementary schools with a composite score, the average is 4.9/10. Scores range from 1.0 (bottom of the state) to 10.0 (top 1% in Ohio).
How does MySchoolScout rate elementary schools?
Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score that blends Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, with growth counting most in elementary and middle grades. Equity data is shown for context but not scored. All scores are computed within Ohio, so schools are compared to peers in the same state. Data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments.
What is a good school rating on MySchoolScout?
A score of 7 or above means a school is in roughly the top 30% of its state. A 5 is average. Anything above 8 is exceptional. Our ratings are relative to other schools in Ohio, not a national comparison, because each state has different testing standards.
Are charter schools included in the Cleveland elementary school rankings?
Cleveland has 39 charter elementary schools in its directory. Charter schools that meet this ranking's data requirements are included alongside traditional public schools using the same composite scoring methodology.
How should I use this ranking?
Consider your child's learning style. Some children thrive in smaller settings (look for student-teacher ratios under 14:1), while others do well in larger, more social environments. The schools on this list range widely in size and approach.
Look beyond the composite score. A school ranked #15 might be the best fit if it excels in growth (improving student outcomes year over year) even if its raw academic score is lower. Click into individual school profiles to see the breakdown.
Visit your top choices. Walk the hallways during a school day. Watch how teachers interact with students. Ask about before- and after-school care, transportation, and parent involvement. These details matter more than any dataset.
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