Best Schools in Medina, Ohio
24 schools · 12 Elementary · 5 Middle · 5 High · 2 Other
Choosing a school in Medina?
Use this page to compare every school in Medina by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Heritage Elementary School
Elementary · Medina City Sd. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Granger Elementary School
Elementary · Highland Local. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Sidney Fenn Elementary School
Elementary · Medina City Sd. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Medina for 2026 are Heritage Elementary School (9.3/10), Granger Elementary School (9.1/10), and Sidney Fenn Elementary School (9.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 20 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
24
19 public · 5 private
Avg Score
7.6
out of 10
Median Home
$292,000
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Schools
24
19 public · 5 private
Avg Score
7.6
out of 10
Median Home
$292,000
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Rates 9.3/10 despite 25% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 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 Medina schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Medina
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (20 of 24). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heritage Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Granger Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Sidney Fenn Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 4 | H G Blake Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 5 | A. I. Root Middle School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Ralph E. Waite Elementary | 8.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Eliza Northrop Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Buckeye Primary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Ella Canavan Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Claggett Middle School | 7.8 / 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
- 7.6/10
- Median household income
- $100,345
- Median home value
- $292,000
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42%
- Avg commute
- 27 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 82%
65% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Medina compares
Ohio rank
#97 of 442
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Ohio avg (6.4)
Median household income
$100k
141% of Ohio median
Schools in this city
20
About Schools in Medina, Ohio
Medina's public school system gives parents a strong foundation to work with. The city has 17 ranked public schools, and 13 of them — 76% — score 7 or higher out of 10. The average score across all 17 schools is 7.8, well above the midpoint of the scale. That kind of consistency across a full system is relatively rare and signals a district where strong performance is the norm, not the exception.
Elementary schools lead the pack. Ralph E. Waite Elementary scores 9.1, the highest mark in the city. H.G. Blake Elementary follows at 9.0, and Heritage Elementary checks in at 8.4. Three of Medina's top five schools are at the elementary level, which matters for families with younger children or those planning to stay long-term — strong early schooling tends to carry forward. A.I. Root Middle School scores 8.6, a meaningful signal that performance doesn't drop off once students leave the elementary grades.
Highland High School rounds out the top five with a score of 8.6, giving parents confidence that the pipeline from elementary through graduation holds up. A high school performing at that level alongside a cohort of 9-point elementary schools is a coherent system, not a one-off outlier.
For parents comparing options, Medina's numbers make the decision relatively straightforward. With 76% of schools scoring 7 or above and a 9.1 ceiling, the floor risk is low and the ceiling is high. Families moving to the area don't need to choose carefully between neighborhoods to land in a strong school — most of the district delivers. The main trade-off is narrowing further: whether to prioritize an elementary in the 9-point range or optimize for proximity. Either way, Medina's public schools consistently outperform what most cities can offer across the board.
Elementary Schools
12 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 331 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.3 | ||
| 2 | 508 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.1 | ||
| 3 | 406 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.0 | ||
| 4 | 434 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.0 | ||
| 5 | 457 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.8 | ||
| 6 | 579 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.3 | ||
| 7 | 602 students · Kindergarten–3rd | 8.3 | ||
| 8 | 344 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.9 | ||
| 9 | 216 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.3 | ||
| Private Schools 3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | St Francis Xavier School
Private
350 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.2 | ||
Show all 12 elementary schools in Medina
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 700 students · 6th–8th | 8.9 |
| 2 | 701 students · 6th–8th | 7.8 |
| 3 | 794 students · 6th–8th | 7.3 |
| 4 | 580 students · 4th–6th | 7.2 |
| 5 | 325 students · 7th–8th | 6.9 |
High Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,032 students · 9th–12th | 7.7 |
| 2 | 1,912 students · 9th–12th | 6.9 |
| 3 | 690 students · 9th–12th | 5.8 |
| 4 | 15 students · 5th–12th | — |
| 5 | 725 students · 7th–12th | — |
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medina Christian Academy
Private
434 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.8 |
| 2 | 441 students · Pre-K–12th | 5.6 |
Schools in Medina
Medina, Ohio · 24 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$100,345
Median Home Value
$292,000
Median Rent
$1,120/mo
Population
64,606
College Educated
42%
Homeownership
82%
Avg Commute
27 min
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Community Profile
Medina has a median household income of $100,345. 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 $292,000, with a median rent of $1,120/month. The local poverty rate of 6.2% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 27 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Ohio
- Elementary
- 12
- Middle
- 5
- High
- 5
- Other
- 2
Resources
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Ohio
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Medina, Ohio
How many schools are in Medina, Ohio?
Medina has 24 schools, including 19 public and 5 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Medina, Ohio?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Medina is 7.6 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 Medina, Ohio?
The top-ranked school in Medina on MySchoolScout is Heritage Elementary School with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What is the best elementary school in Medina, Ohio?
The top-ranked elementary school in Medina on MySchoolScout is Heritage Elementary School with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What is the best middle school in Medina, Ohio?
The top-ranked middle school in Medina on MySchoolScout is A. I. Root Middle School with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What is the best high school in Medina, Ohio?
The top-ranked high school in Medina on MySchoolScout is Highland High School with a composite score of 7.7/10.
How many school districts serve Medina, Ohio?
Medina is served by 4 school districts: Medina City Sd, Buckeye Local, Highland Local, Medina County Joint Vocational School District.
What is the education level in Medina, Ohio?
According to Census data, 42% of adults in Medina have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Medina, Ohio?
The median household income in Medina is approximately $100,345 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Medina, Ohio?
Yes, Medina has 5 private schools alongside 19 public schools. The top-rated private school is Medina Christian Academy with a score of 6.8/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Medina, Ohio?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Medina is 17.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Medina, 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.