5.4 avg / 10

Best Schools in Cleveland, Ohio

178 schools · 113 Elementary · 7 Middle · 43 High · 15 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 152

Private: 26

Districts: 57

Avg Rating: 5.4/10

Estimated Scores: 16%

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 5.4/10
Median household income: $46,818
Median home value: $132,273
Bachelor's degree or higher: 28%
Avg commute: 23 min
Owner-occupied homes: 43%

How Cleveland compares

Ohio rank

#390 of 442

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.8

below Ohio avg (6.2)

Median household income

$47k

66% of Ohio median

Schools in this city

177

About Schools in Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland's public school landscape spans 152 ranked schools, giving parents a wide field to evaluate. The city average sits at 5.2 out of 10, which places most schools in the middle tier — but performance spreads considerably from that midpoint. Only 13 schools, roughly 9% of the total, score 7 or above, so high-performing options exist but require deliberate searching.

At the top of that group, Cleveland School of Science & Medicine earns a 9.3 out of 10, the highest score among all ranked public schools in the city. It's a specialized high school, meaning admission is selective and tied to academic focus areas. MC² STEM High School (7.8) and John F. Kennedy High School (7.7) round out the strong high school options, alongside Mayfield High School, which also scores 7.7. For families with younger children, Millridge Elementary School stands out at the elementary level with an 8.1 rating, making it one of the few elementary schools that breaks into the top-performing tier.

The broader picture is competitive for parents who prioritize academics. With the city average at 5.2 and fewer than one in ten schools reaching the 7-plus threshold, neighborhood assignment alone may not land a child in a high-rated school. Families willing to pursue magnet or specialized programs gain access to the strongest options. Cleveland School of Science & Medicine and MC² STEM both follow specialized enrollment models, so parents should research application timelines and eligibility requirements early.

Practically speaking, parents should use school ratings as a starting point, then dig into specific grade-level data, student-to-teacher ratios, and test score trends. The gap between the city's top school (9.3) and the average (5.2) is significant, which means school choice decisions in Cleveland carry real weight. Identifying whether a target school falls within the top 9% or closer to the city average will shape expectations quickly. For high school especially, Cleveland offers a handful of strong specialized options worth pursuing proactively.

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Elementary Schools

113 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Millridge Elementary School 600 students · Kindergarten–5th	600	Kindergarten–5th	8.1
2	Menlo Park Academy 399 students · Kindergarten–8th	399	Kindergarten–8th	7.0
3	Cleveland Preparatory Academy 121 students · Kindergarten–8th	121	Kindergarten–8th	6.9
4	Lake Erie College Preparatory School 254 students · Kindergarten–8th	254	Kindergarten–8th	6.8
5	Whitney M Young 272 students · Pre-K–8th	272	Pre-K–8th	6.8
6	Adlai Stevenson School 374 students · Pre-K–8th	374	Pre-K–8th	6.6
7	Bolton 199 students · Pre-K–8th	199	Pre-K–8th	6.6
8	Oliver Hazard Perry Elementary School 284 students · Pre-K–8th	284	Pre-K–8th	6.6
9	Stephanie Tubbs Jones 202 students · Pre-K–8th	202	Pre-K–8th	6.6
10	Lincoln Park Academy 287 students · Kindergarten–8th	287	Kindergarten–8th	6.5
11	Alfred Benesch 234 students · Kindergarten–8th	234	Kindergarten–8th	6.5
12	Sunbeam 421 students · Pre-K–8th	421	Pre-K–8th	6.5
13	Village Preparatory School Willard 491 students · Kindergarten–8th	491	Kindergarten–8th	6.3
14	Warrensville Heights Elementary School 702 students · Kindergarten–5th	702	Kindergarten–5th	6.3
15	East Academy 250 students · Kindergarten–8th	250	Kindergarten–8th	6.2
16	Charles Dickens School 265 students · Pre-K–8th	265	Pre-K–8th	6.1
17	Robert H Jamison School 360 students · Pre-K–8th	360	Pre-K–8th	6.1
18	Stonebrook-White Montessori 391 students · Pre-K–8th	391	Pre-K–8th	6.0
19	Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy 386 students · Kindergarten–8th	386	Kindergarten–8th	5.7
20	Nathan Hale School 394 students · Pre-K–8th	394	Pre-K–8th	5.7
21	Mound Elementary School 369 students · Pre-K–8th	369	Pre-K–8th	5.6
22	Hannah Gibbons-Nottingham Elementary School 210 students · Pre-K–8th	210	Pre-K–8th	5.6
23	Harvard Avenue Performance Academy 312 students · Kindergarten–8th	312	Kindergarten–8th	5.4
24	Lander Elementary 485 students · Kindergarten–5th	485	Kindergarten–5th	5.4
25	Andrew J Rickoff 422 students · Pre-K–8th	422	Pre-K–8th	5.3

Show 88 more elementary schools

26	Miles Park School 390 students · Pre-K–8th	390	Pre-K–8th	5.3
27	Luis Munoz Marin School 461 students · Pre-K–8th	461	Pre-K–8th	5.2
28	Mary Church Terrell 237 students · Pre-K–8th	237	Pre-K–8th	5.2
29	Mary M Bethune 247 students · Pre-K–8th	247	Pre-K–8th	5.2
30	Scranton School 453 students · Pre-K–8th	453	Pre-K–8th	5.2
31	Willson School 340 students · Pre-K–8th	340	Pre-K–8th	5.2
32	Horizon Science Academy-Cleveland Middle School 233 students · Kindergarten–8th	233	Kindergarten–8th	5.1
33	Charles A Mooney School 326 students · Pre-K–8th	326	Pre-K–8th	5.1
34	Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School 255 students · Kindergarten–8th	255	Kindergarten–8th	5.0
35	West Park Academy 219 students · Kindergarten–8th	219	Kindergarten–8th	5.0
36	Global Ambassadors Language Academy 301 students · Kindergarten–8th	301	Kindergarten–8th	5.0
37	Halle 430 students · Pre-K–8th	430	Pre-K–8th	5.0
38	Joseph M Gallagher School 632 students · Pre-K–8th	632	Pre-K–8th	5.0
39	Wilbur Wright School 496 students · Pre-K–8th	496	Pre-K–8th	5.0
40	William C Bryant Elementary School 366 students · Pre-K–8th	366	Pre-K–8th	5.0
41	George Washington Carver 352 students · Pre-K–8th	352	Pre-K–8th	4.9
42	Kenneth W Clement 169 students · Pre-K–8th	169	Pre-K–8th	4.9
43	Apex Academy 472 students · Kindergarten–8th	472	Kindergarten–8th	4.8
44	Buhrer 406 students · Pre-K–8th	406	Pre-K–8th	4.8
45	Tremont Montessori School 363 students · Pre-K–8th	363	Pre-K–8th	4.8
46	William Rainey Harper 419 students · Pre-K–8th	419	Pre-K–8th	4.8
47	Stepstone Academy 187 students · Kindergarten–7th	187	Kindergarten–7th	4.7
48	Douglas MacArthur 247 students · Pre-K–8th	247	Pre-K–8th	4.7
49	Campus International School 694 students · Kindergarten–8th	694	Kindergarten–8th	4.7
50	Hope Academy Northcoast 296 students · Kindergarten–8th	296	Kindergarten–8th	4.6
51	Innovation Academy West 127 students · Kindergarten–8th	127	Kindergarten–8th	4.5
52	University of Cleveland Preparatory School 164 students · Kindergarten–8th	164	Kindergarten–8th	4.5
53	Newton D Baker School 332 students · Pre-K–8th	332	Pre-K–8th	4.5
54	Waverly Elementary School 317 students · Pre-K–8th	317	Pre-K–8th	4.5
55	Near West Intergenerational School 213 students · Kindergarten–8th	213	Kindergarten–8th	4.4
56	East Clark 182 students · Pre-K–8th	182	Pre-K–8th	4.4
57	Warner Girls Leadership Academy 319 students · Pre-K–8th	319	Pre-K–8th	4.4
58	Almira 508 students · Pre-K–8th	508	Pre-K–8th	4.3
59	Marion C Seltzer Elementary School 359 students · Pre-K–8th	359	Pre-K–8th	4.3
60	Orchard School 497 students · Pre-K–8th	497	Pre-K–8th	4.3
61	Valley View Elementary School 151 students · Pre-K–8th	151	Pre-K–8th	4.3
62	Citizens Leadership Academy East 507 students · Kindergarten–8th	507	Kindergarten–8th	4.2
63	Miles School 254 students · Pre-K–8th	254	Pre-K–8th	4.2
64	Walton School 213 students · Pre-K–8th	213	Pre-K–8th	4.2
65	Clara E Westropp School 381 students · Pre-K–8th	381	Pre-K–8th	4.1
66	Dike School of Arts 302 students · Pre-K–8th	302	Pre-K–8th	4.1
67	Riverside School 472 students · Pre-K–8th	472	Pre-K–8th	4.1
68	Northwest School of the Arts 255 students · Kindergarten–8th	255	Kindergarten–8th	4.0
69	Albert Bushnell Hart 237 students · Pre-K–8th	237	Pre-K–8th	4.0
70	Orchard Park Academy 273 students · Kindergarten–8th	273	Kindergarten–8th	3.9
71	Memorial School 367 students · Pre-K–8th	367	Pre-K–8th	3.9
72	Euclid Park Elementary School 275 students · Pre-K–8th	275	Pre-K–8th	3.9
73	Phoenix Village Academy Primary 2 dba Wings Academy 1 101 students · Kindergarten–8th	101	Kindergarten–8th	3.8
74	Constellation Schools: Westside Community School of the Arts 171 students · Kindergarten–8th	171	Kindergarten–8th	3.8
75	Broadway Academy 559 students · Kindergarten–8th	559	Kindergarten–8th	3.7
76	Green Inspiration Academy 144 students · Kindergarten–8th	144	Kindergarten–8th	3.6
77	Benjamin Franklin 389 students · Pre-K–8th	389	Pre-K–8th	3.6
78	Artemus Ward 468 students · Pre-K–8th	468	Pre-K–8th	3.5
79	Louisa May Alcott Elementary School 177 students · Kindergarten–5th	177	Kindergarten–5th	3.5
80	Village Preparatory School Cliffs 624 students · Kindergarten–8th	624	Kindergarten–8th	3.4
81	Village Preparatory School Woodland Hills 603 students · Kindergarten–8th	603	Kindergarten–8th	3.3
82	Constellation Schools: Stockyard Community Elementary 119 students · Kindergarten–6th	119	Kindergarten–6th	3.2
83	Paul L Dunbar Elementary School 376 students · Pre-K–8th	376	Pre-K–8th	3.2
84	Clark School 627 students · Pre-K–8th	627	Pre-K–8th	3.1
85	Constellation Schools: Madison Community Elementary 203 students · Kindergarten–8th	203	Kindergarten–8th	3.0
86	Cleveland College Preparatory School 212 students · Kindergarten–8th	212	Kindergarten–8th	3.0
87	Citizens Academy Southeast 686 students · Kindergarten–8th	686	Kindergarten–8th	3.0
88	Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Elementary 230 students · Kindergarten–4th	230	Kindergarten–4th	2.9
89	Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary 156 students · Kindergarten–4th	156	Kindergarten–4th	2.9
90	Denison 282 students · Pre-K–8th	282	Pre-K–8th	2.9
91	Intergenerational School The 205 students · Kindergarten–8th	205	Kindergarten–8th	2.6
92	Constellation Schools: Eastside Arts Academy 134 students · Kindergarten–7th	134	Kindergarten–7th	2.6
93	East Preparatory Academy 240 students · Kindergarten–8th	240	Kindergarten–8th	2.5
94	Lakeshore Intergenerational School 130 students · Kindergarten–8th	130	Kindergarten–8th	2.5
95	Constellation Schools: Old Brooklyn Community Elementary 328 students · Kindergarten–4th	328	Kindergarten–4th	2.3
96	Bella Academy of Excellence 180 students · Kindergarten–6th	180	Kindergarten–6th	2.3
Private Schools 17 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	MARY QUEEN OF PEACE SCHOOL Private 288 students · Pre-K–8th	288	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
2	ST ROCCO SCHOOL Private 132 students · Pre-K–8th	132	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
3	OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL Private 180 students · Pre-K–8th	180	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
4	HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 66 students · Pre-K–8th	66	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
5	RAMAH JUNIOR ACADEMY Private 178 students · Kindergarten–8th	178	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
6	LUTHER MEMORIAL SCHOOL Private 182 students · Pre-K–8th	182	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
7	METRO CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 444 students · Pre-K–8th	444	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
8	ST MARY BYZANTINE SCHOOL Private 150 students · Kindergarten–8th	150	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
9	URBAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL Private 556 students · Pre-K–8th	556	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
10	OUR LADY OF ANGELS SCHOOL Private 304 students · Pre-K–8th	304	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
11	CLEVELAND MONTESSORI Private 72 students · Pre-K–8th	72	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
12	ST ADALBERT CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 459 students · Pre-K–8th	459	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
13	ST STANISLAUS SCHOOL Private 194 students · Kindergarten–8th	194	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
14	ST JOHN NOTTINGHAM LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 141 students · Kindergarten–8th	141	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
15	ST MARK SCHOOL Private 409 students · Pre-K–8th	409	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
16	ST JEROME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Private 233 students · Pre-K–8th	233	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
17	SS AGATHA - ALOYSIUS SCHOOL Private 270 students · Pre-K–8th	270	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated

Middle Schools

7 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Mayfield Middle School 900 students · 6th–8th	900	6th–8th	7.1
2	Memorial Junior High School 481 students · 7th–8th	481	7th–8th	6.1
3	Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Middle 115 students · 5th–8th	115	5th–8th	4.4
4	Constellation Schools: Old Brooklyn Community Middle 233 students · 5th–8th	233	5th–8th	3.2
5	Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Middle 142 students · 5th–8th	142	5th–8th	3.0
6	Constellation Schools: Stockyard Community Middle 38 students · 7th–8th	38	7th–8th	2.2
Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	THE BRIDGE AVENUE SCHOOL Private 22 students · 5th–8th	22	5th–8th	Not Rated

High Schools

43 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Cleveland School of Science & Medicine 379 students · 9th–12th	379	9th–12th	9.3
2	MC^2 STEM High School 239 students · 9th–12th	239	9th–12th	7.8
3	John F Kennedy High School 619 students · 6th–12th	619	6th–12th	7.7
4	Mayfield High School 1,574 students · 9th–12th	1,574	9th–12th	7.7
5	Cleveland High School for the Digital Arts 314 students · 9th–12th	314	9th–12th	7.5
6	Facing History High School@Charles Mooney 128 students · 9th–12th	128	9th–12th	7.4
7	East Technical High School 426 students · 9th–12th	426	9th–12th	7.2
8	Max S Hayes High School 611 students · 9th–12th	611	9th–12th	7.0
9	Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation 421 students · 9th–12th	421	9th–12th	7.0
10	Bard Early College Cleveland 345 students · 9th–12th	345	9th–12th	7.0
11	Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy 59 students · 9th–12th	59	9th–12th	6.9
12	Ginn Academy 302 students · 9th–12th	302	9th–12th	6.7
13	Campus International High School 242 students · 9th–12th	242	9th–12th	6.7
14	Old Brook High School 411 students · 9th–12th	411	9th–12th	6.6
15	Cleveland School of Architecture & Design 227 students · 9th–12th	227	9th–12th	6.6
16	The School of One 257 students · 7th–12th	257	7th–12th	6.5
17	Rhodes School of Environmental Studies 356 students · 6th–12th	356	6th–12th	6.5
18	Garrett Morgan School of Leadership and Innovation 431 students · 9th–12th	431	9th–12th	6.5
19	John Marshall School of Information Technology 482 students · 9th–12th	482	9th–12th	6.4
20	Invictus High School 342 students · 9th–12th	342	9th–12th	6.3
21	Cleveland Early College High 272 students · 9th–12th	272	9th–12th	6.3
22	Cleveland Academy for Scholarship Technology and Leadership 303 students · 9th–12th	303	9th–12th	6.2
23	Rhodes College and Career Academy 524 students · 9th–12th	524	9th–12th	6.2
24	Lake Erie International High School 142 students · 9th–12th	142	9th–12th	6.1
25	Lincoln West School Of Global Studies 306 students · 7th–12th	306	7th–12th	6.1

Show 18 more high schools

26	Collinwood High School 282 students · 8th–12th	282	8th–12th	5.9
27	John Marshall School of Engineering 380 students · 9th–12th	380	9th–12th	5.9
28	Horizon Science Acad Cleveland 308 students · 9th–12th	308	9th–12th	5.8
29	John Adams College & Career Academy 450 students · 9th–12th	450	9th–12th	5.5
30	Cleveland School Of The Arts High School 377 students · 9th–12th	377	9th–12th	5.4
31	New Technology West 314 students · 9th–12th	314	9th–12th	5.4
32	John Marshall School of Business and Civic Leadership 477 students · 9th–12th	477	9th–12th	5.1
33	West Cleveland Drop Back In dba Frederick Douglass High Scho 492 students · 9th–12th	492	9th–12th	5.0
34	Regent High School 242 students · 9th–12th	242	9th–12th	4.9
35	Davis Aerospace & Maritime High School 232 students · 9th–12th	232	9th–12th	4.9
36	Promise Academy 85 students · 9th–12th	85	9th–12th	4.8
37	Lincoln West School of Science & Health 224 students · 9th–12th	224	9th–12th	4.6
Private Schools 6 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	BENEDICTINE HIGH SCHOOL Private 285 students · 9th–12th	285	9th–12th	Not Rated
2	CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Private 488 students · 9th–12th	488	9th–12th	Not Rated
3	ST MARTIN DE PORRES SCHOOL Private 382 students · 9th–12th	382	9th–12th	Not Rated
4	ST JOSEPH ACADEMY Private 682 students · 9th–12th	682	9th–12th	Not Rated
5	ELEANOR GERSON SCHOOL Private 41 students · 6th–12th	41	6th–12th	Not Rated
6	ST IGNATIUS HIGH SCHOOL Private 1,492 students · 6th–12th	1,492	6th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

15 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Cleveland Metro Remote School K-12 725 students · Kindergarten–12th	725	Kindergarten–12th	6.9
2	Mary B Martin School 226 students · Pre-K–10th	226	Pre-K–10th	6.5
3	Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School 428 students · Kindergarten–12th	428	Kindergarten–12th	6.4
4	Anton Grdina 294 students · Pre-K–9th	294	Pre-K–9th	6.4
5	Harvey Rice Elementary School 474 students · Pre-K–9th	474	Pre-K–9th	6.2
6	Natividad Pagan International Newcomers Academy 801 students · Pre-K–12th	801	Pre-K–12th	6.1
7	Wade Park 401 students · Pre-K–9th	401	Pre-K–9th	5.9
8	Franklin D. Roosevelt 372 students · Pre-K–10th	372	Pre-K–10th	5.7
9	Marion-Sterling Elementary School 258 students · Pre-K–9th	258	Pre-K–9th	5.6
10	Glenville High School 397 students · 4th–12th	397	4th–12th	5.4
11	Daniel E Morgan School 290 students · Pre-K–12th	290	Pre-K–12th	5.1
12	Robinson G Jones Elementary School 414 students · Pre-K–9th	414	Pre-K–9th	5.1
13	Garfield Elementary School 565 students · Pre-K–10th	565	Pre-K–10th	5.0
Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	AL IHSAN SCHOOL Private 332 students · 1st–12th	332	1st–12th	Not Rated
2	CLEVELAND CLINIC LERNER SCHOOL FOR AUTISM Private 64 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	64	Pre-K–Pre-K	Not Rated

Schools in Cleveland

Cleveland, Ohio · 178 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 22 ZIP codes

Median Income

$46,818

Median Home Value

$132,273

Median Rent

$951/mo

Population

534,290

College Educated

28%

Homeownership

43%

Avg Commute

23 min

Poverty Rate

28.3%

Community Profile

Cleveland has a median household income of $46,818. It is an area where 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $132,273, with a median rent of $951/month. The area has a poverty rate of 28.3%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: Ohio
Total Schools: 178
Elementary: 113
Middle: 7
High: 43
Districts: 57
Avg Rating: 5.4/10

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School Districts (57)

Constellation Schools: Old Brooklyn Community Elementary

1 school · 328 students

Green Inspiration Academy

1 school · 144 students

Horizon Science Acad Cleveland

1 school · 308 students

Invictus High School

1 school · 342 students

Intergenerational School The

1 school · 205 students

Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Elementary

1 school · 230 students

Innovation Academy West

1 school · 127 students

Hope Academy Northcoast

1 school · 296 students

Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary

1 school · 156 students

Constellation Schools: Stockyard Community Elementary

1 school · 119 students

Lake Erie International High School

1 school · 142 students

Cleveland Academy for Scholarship Technology and Leadership

1 school · 303 students

Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Middle

1 school · 115 students

Apex Academy

1 school · 472 students

Northwest School of the Arts

1 school · 255 students

Phoenix Village Academy Primary 2 dba Wings Academy 1

1 school · 101 students

Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School

1 school · 255 students

Horizon Science Academy-Cleveland Middle School

1 school · 233 students

Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Middle

1 school · 142 students

Menlo Park Academy

1 school · 399 students

Constellation Schools: Madison Community Elementary

1 school · 203 students

Constellation Schools: Old Brooklyn Community Middle

1 school · 233 students

Promise Academy

1 school · 85 students

Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy

1 school · 386 students

Harvard Avenue Performance Academy

1 school · 312 students

Constellation Schools: Westside Community School of the Arts

1 school · 171 students

Village Preparatory School Cliffs

1 school · 624 students

Bella Academy of Excellence

1 school · 180 students

Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School

1 school · 428 students

Cleveland College Preparatory School

1 school · 212 students

Constellation Schools: Stockyard Community Middle

1 school · 38 students

Near West Intergenerational School

1 school · 213 students

Regent High School

1 school · 242 students

Old Brook High School

1 school · 411 students

Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy

1 school · 59 students

West Cleveland Drop Back In dba Frederick Douglass High Scho

1 school · 492 students

Broadway Academy

1 school · 559 students

Constellation Schools: Eastside Arts Academy

1 school · 134 students

University of Cleveland Preparatory School

1 school · 164 students

Cleveland Preparatory Academy

1 school · 121 students

Stepstone Academy

1 school · 187 students

Lake Erie College Preparatory School

1 school · 254 students

Village Preparatory School Woodland Hills

1 school · 603 students

West Park Academy

1 school · 219 students

East Academy

1 school · 250 students

Lincoln Park Academy

1 school · 287 students

East Preparatory Academy

1 school · 240 students

Lakeshore Intergenerational School

1 school · 130 students

Citizens Academy Southeast

1 school · 686 students

Village Preparatory School Willard

1 school · 491 students

Global Ambassadors Language Academy

1 school · 301 students

Citizens Leadership Academy East

1 school · 507 students

Orchard Park Academy

1 school · 273 students

Cleveland Municipal

93 schools · 33,841 students

Mayfield City

7 schools · 4,279 students

South Euclid-Lyndhurst City

6 schools · 3,198 students

Warrensville Heights City

4 schools · 1,917 students

Nearby Cities

Newburgh Heights (1 school)

2 mi

Cuyahoga Heights (3 schools)

4 mi

Brooklyn (2 schools)

5 mi

Garfield Heights (10 schools)

6 mi

Independence (7 schools)

7 mi

East Cleveland (5 schools)

6 mi

Parma (24 schools)

7 mi

Seven Hills (1 school)

8 mi

Cleveland Heights (16 schools)

6 mi

Lakewood (15 schools)

6 mi

Shaker Heights (12 schools)

6 mi

Parma Heights (3 schools)

8 mi

Maple Heights (8 schools)

8 mi

University Heights (1 school)

7 mi

University Hts (1 school)

8 mi

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Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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Common questions about schools in Cleveland, Ohio

How many schools are in Cleveland, Ohio?

Cleveland has 178 schools, including 152 public and 26 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Cleveland, Ohio?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Cleveland is 5.4 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in Cleveland, Ohio?

The top-ranked school in Cleveland on MySchoolScout is Cleveland School of Science & Medicine with a composite score of 9.3/10.

What is the best elementary school in Cleveland, Ohio?

The top-ranked elementary school in Cleveland on MySchoolScout is Mary Queen of Peace School with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What is the best middle school in Cleveland, Ohio?

The top-ranked middle school in Cleveland on MySchoolScout is Mayfield Middle School with a composite score of 7.1/10.

What is the best high school in Cleveland, Ohio?

The top-ranked high school in Cleveland on MySchoolScout is Cleveland School of Science & Medicine with a composite score of 9.3/10.

How many school districts serve Cleveland, Ohio?

Cleveland is served by 57 school districts: Constellation Schools: Old Brooklyn Community Elementary, Green Inspiration Academy, Horizon Science Acad Cleveland, Invictus High School, Intergenerational School the, Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Elementary, Innovation Academy West, Hope Academy Northcoast, Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary, Constellation Schools: Stockyard Community Elementary, Lake Erie International High School, Cleveland Academy for Scholarship Technology and Leadership, Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Middle, Apex Academy, Northwest School of the Arts, Phoenix Village Academy Primary 2 Dba Wings Academy 1, Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School, Horizon Science Academy-cleveland Middle School, Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Middle, Menlo Park Academy, Constellation Schools: Madison Community Elementary, Constellation Schools: Old Brooklyn Community Middle, Promise Academy, Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy, Harvard Avenue Performance Academy, Constellation Schools: Westside Community School of the Arts, Village Preparatory School Cliffs, Bella Academy of Excellence, Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School, Cleveland College Preparatory School, Constellation Schools: Stockyard Community Middle, Near West Intergenerational School, Regent High School, Old Brook High School, Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy, West Cleveland Drop Back in Dba Frederick Douglass High Scho, Broadway Academy, Constellation Schools: Eastside Arts Academy, University of Cleveland Preparatory School, Cleveland Preparatory Academy, Stepstone Academy, Lake Erie College Preparatory School, Village Preparatory School Woodland Hills, West Park Academy, East Academy, Lincoln Park Academy, East Preparatory Academy, Lakeshore Intergenerational School, Citizens Academy Southeast, Village Preparatory School Willard, Global Ambassadors Language Academy, Citizens Leadership Academy East, Orchard Park Academy, Cleveland Municipal, Mayfield City, South Euclid-lyndhurst City, Warrensville Heights City.

What is the education level in Cleveland, Ohio?

According to Census data, 28% of adults in Cleveland have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Cleveland, Ohio?

The median household income in Cleveland is approximately $46,818 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Cleveland, Ohio?

Yes, Cleveland has 26 private schools alongside 152 public schools. The top-rated private school is Al Ihsan School with a score of 8.9/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Cleveland, Ohio?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Cleveland is 17.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Cleveland, Ohio?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.

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