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Best Schools in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

14 schools · 9 Elementary · 2 Middle · 3 High

Public: 9
Private: 5
Districts: 2
Avg Rating: 6.5/10
Estimated Scores: 36%
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Choosing a school in Cuyahoga Falls?

Use this page to compare every school in Cuyahoga Falls by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Richardson Elementary School

8.0/10

Elementary · Cuyahoga Falls City. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.

Gordon Dewitt Elementary School

7.5/10

Elementary · Cuyahoga Falls City. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.

Cuyahoga Falls High School

6.8/10

High · Cuyahoga Falls City. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Cuyahoga Falls for 2026 are Richardson Elementary School (8.0/10), Gordon Dewitt Elementary School (7.5/10), and Cuyahoga Falls High School (6.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 9 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

14

9 public · 5 private

Avg Score

6.5

out of 10

Median Home

$202,167

home value · ACS

Districts

2

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds
Richardson Elementary School

Rates 8.0/10 despite 62% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Cuyahoga Falls schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Cuyahoga Falls

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (9 rated schools; 14 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Richardson Elementary School8.0 / 10
2Gordon Dewitt Elementary School7.5 / 10
3Cuyahoga Falls High School6.8 / 10
4Preston Elementary School6.6 / 10
5Bolich Middle School6.4 / 10
6Roberts Middle School6.2 / 10
7Elizabeth Price Elementary School6.0 / 10
8Lincoln Elementary School5.4 / 10
9Schnee Learning Center4.9 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
6.5/10

29% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$80,678

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$202,167

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
42%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
23 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
68%

Of occupied housing units

How Cuyahoga Falls compares

Ohio rank

#211 of 444

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Ohio avg (6.2)

Median household income

$81k

113% of Ohio median

Schools in this city

14

Cuyahoga Falls City runs 89% of Cuyahoga Falls's public schools

Cuyahoga Falls touches 2 districts, but Cuyahoga Falls City is the one most addresses actually attend.

Cuyahoga Falls City accounts for 8 of 9 public schools (89%). The other 1 district holds the remaining 1.

Among 9 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 4.9 to 8.0 — the spread is inside Cuyahoga Falls, not a citywide average.

About Schools in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio has 9 ranked public schools spanning all three grade levels — elementary, middle, and high. The city's average school score sits at 6.3 out of 10, a solid mid-range result that reflects a consistent, reliable district rather than a dramatic spread between high performers and low ones. Only one school, or 11% of ranked schools, clears the 7-point threshold, which tells parents that standout performance is concentrated rather than widespread.

Richardson Elementary leads the city with an 8.9 out of 10 — the clear top performer and a meaningful outlier above the field. For families with elementary-age children, Richardson represents the strongest academic option in Cuyahoga Falls by a wide margin. The next tier clusters tightly: Schnee Learning Center and Roberts Middle School both score 6.8, followed by Elizabeth Price Elementary at 6.7. Gordon Dewitt Elementary rounds out the upper half at 6.1. These four schools track close to the city average, offering parents a reasonably predictable experience regardless of which school their address falls into.

The middle and high school picture is thinner on data but not alarming. Roberts Middle at 6.8 is the only ranked middle school in the city, making it the default path for most students aging out of elementary. Schnee Learning Center holds the high school ranking at 6.8, placing it in the same performance band as Roberts — a consistent handoff rather than a sharp quality drop at secondary level.

For parents comparing Cuyahoga Falls to neighboring cities, the honest read is this: the district delivers dependable, above-average outcomes for most students, but families specifically targeting top-decile academics should examine whether Richardson Elementary's feeder path aligns with their address, and plan ahead for the middle-to-high transition where options narrow. Families prioritizing stability over selectivity will find Cuyahoga Falls a workable choice across all grade levels, with few dramatic surprises in either direction.

Filter by ZIP:44221(9)44223(4)

Elementary Schools

9 schools
#SchoolRating
1340 students · Kindergarten–5th8.0
2357 students · Kindergarten–5th7.5
3269 students · Kindergarten–5th6.6
4283 students · Kindergarten–5th6.0
5398 students · Kindergarten–5th5.4
Private Schools4 schools

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.

1186 students · Pre-K–6thNot Rated
283 students · Pre-K–8thNot Rated
3260 students · Kindergarten–8thNot Rated
4302 students · Pre-K–8thNot Rated

Middle Schools

2 schools
#SchoolRating
1551 students · 6th–8th6.4
2379 students · 6th–8th6.2

High Schools

3 schools
#SchoolRating
11,247 students · 9th–12th6.8
270 students · 9th–12th4.9
Private Schools1 school

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.

1928 students · 9th–12thNot Rated

Schools in Cuyahoga Falls

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio · 14 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 3 ZIP codes

Median Income

$80,678

Median Home Value

$202,167

Median Rent

$1,091/mo

Population

86,227

College Educated

42%

Homeownership

68%

Avg Commute

23 min

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Community Profile

Cuyahoga Falls has a median household income of $80,678. It is a well-educated community where 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $202,167, with a median rent of $1,091/month. The local poverty rate of 8.5% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State
Ohio
Elementary
9
Middle
2
High
3

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How we rate schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

How many schools are in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio?

Cuyahoga Falls has 14 schools, including 9 public and 5 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Cuyahoga Falls is 6.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio?

The top-ranked school in Cuyahoga Falls on MySchoolScout is Richardson Elementary School with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What is the best elementary school in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio?

The top-ranked elementary school in Cuyahoga Falls on MySchoolScout is Richardson Elementary School with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What is the best middle school in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio?

The top-ranked middle school in Cuyahoga Falls on MySchoolScout is Bolich Middle School with a composite score of 6.4/10.

What is the best high school in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio?

The top-ranked high school in Cuyahoga Falls on MySchoolScout is Cuyahoga Falls High School with a composite score of 6.8/10.

How many school districts serve Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio?

Cuyahoga Falls is served by 2 school districts: Schnee Learning Center, Cuyahoga Falls City.

What is the education level in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio?

According to Census data, 42% of adults in Cuyahoga Falls have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio?

The median household income in Cuyahoga Falls is approximately $80,678 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio?

Yes, Cuyahoga Falls has 5 private schools alongside 9 public schools. The top-rated private school is Chapel Hill Christian School (north Campus) with a score of 7.6/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Cuyahoga Falls is 13.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Cuyahoga Falls, 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 built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.