Best Schools in Shaker Heights, Ohio
12 schools · 6 Elementary · 2 Middle · 2 High · 2 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Shaker Heights by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Boulevard Elementary School
Elementary · Shaker Heights City. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Woodbury Elementary School
Middle · Shaker Heights City. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Onaway Elementary School
Elementary · Shaker Heights City. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Shaker Heights for 2026 are Boulevard Elementary School (8.4/10), Woodbury Elementary School (7.9/10), and Onaway Elementary School (7.5/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 8 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
12
8 public · 4 private
Avg Score
7.5
out of 10
Median Home
$208,533
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
12
8 public · 4 private
Avg Score
7.5
out of 10
Median Home
$208,533
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 8.4/10 despite 26% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 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 Shaker Heights schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Shaker Heights
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (8 rated schools; 12 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boulevard Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Woodbury Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Onaway Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Shaker Hts High School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Shaker Hts Middle School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Fernway Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Mercer Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Lomond Elementary School | 5.3 / 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
- 7.5/10
- Median household income
- $73,374
- Median home value
- $208,533
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54%
- Avg commute
- 22 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 57%
82% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Shaker Heights compares
Ohio rank
#37 of 444
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Ohio avg (6.2)
Median household income
$73k
103% of Ohio median
Schools in this city
11
Shaker Heights City runs Shaker Heights's public schools
8 public schools. Shaker Heights City is the only district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Shaker Heights is a Shaker Heights City school (8 of 8).
Among 8 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 5.3 to 8.4 — the spread is inside Shaker Heights, not a citywide average.
About Schools in Shaker Heights, Ohio
Shaker Heights runs 8 ranked public schools across three grade levels, averaging 6.9 out of 10 citywide. That average reflects a tight, high-performing spread — 4 of the 8 schools, exactly half, score 7.0 or higher. The performance floor stays elevated; no ranked school falls below the mid-sixes.
The elementary tier carries the district's strongest numbers. Fernway Elementary School scores a 9.0 — the highest rating in Shaker Heights and a standout by any measure. Onaway Elementary School comes in at 6.4, still a solid result but a meaningful step below Fernway. Families zoned to different elementary buildings should check school-level scores directly, since the gap between the top and middle of the range is wide enough to matter at assignment time.
The middle school picture splits cleanly between two buildings. Woodbury Elementary School, which serves middle grades, earns an 8.4 and ranks near the top of the city's performance range. Shaker Heights Middle School scores a 7.3 — above the citywide average but a full point behind Woodbury. Both schools clear the 7.0 threshold, so the middle school years look solid across the board regardless of where a student lands.
Shaker Heights High School posts a 7.9, outpacing the district average by a full point and making it one of the stronger scores in the city. For parents weighing neighborhoods, the picture that emerges is consistent: high performers at every grade level, a genuine standout anchoring the elementary tier in Fernway's 9.0, and no obvious weak links from kindergarten through graduation. With half the schools at 7+ and a 9.0 at the top, Shaker Heights delivers competitive public schooling across the full grade span — a district where ceiling and floor both run high.
Elementary Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 284 students · Pre-K–4th | 8.4 | ||
| 2 | 419 students · Pre-K–4th | 7.5 | ||
| 3 | 290 students · Kindergarten–4th | 7.0 | ||
| 4 | 309 students · Kindergarten–4th | 6.9 | ||
| 5 | 372 students · Pre-K–4th | 5.3 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | St Dominic SchoolPrivate 204 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 642 students · 5th–6th | 7.9 |
| 2 | 644 students · 7th–8th | 7.0 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,474 students · 9th–12th | 7.3 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | The Reserve SchoolPrivate 18 students · 8th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laurel SchoolPrivate 441 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
| 2 | Hathaway Brown SchoolPrivate 665 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
Schools in Shaker Heights
Shaker Heights, Ohio · 12 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 3 ZIP codes
Median Income
$73,374
Median Home Value
$208,533
Median Rent
$1,198/mo
Population
111,623
College Educated
54%
Homeownership
57%
Avg Commute
22 min
Poverty Rate
15.7%
Community Profile
Shaker Heights has a median household income of $73,374. It is a well-educated community where 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $208,533, with a median rent of $1,198/month. The area has a poverty rate of 15.7%. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Ohio
- Elementary
- 6
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 2
- Other
- 2
Resources
School District
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 Shaker Heights, Ohio
How many schools are in Shaker Heights, Ohio?
Shaker Heights has 12 schools, including 8 public and 4 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Shaker Heights, Ohio?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Shaker Heights is 7.5 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 Shaker Heights, Ohio?
The top-ranked school in Shaker Heights on MySchoolScout is Boulevard Elementary School with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What is the best elementary school in Shaker Heights, Ohio?
The top-ranked elementary school in Shaker Heights on MySchoolScout is Boulevard Elementary School with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What is the best middle school in Shaker Heights, Ohio?
The top-ranked middle school in Shaker Heights on MySchoolScout is Woodbury Elementary School with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What is the best high school in Shaker Heights, Ohio?
The top-ranked high school in Shaker Heights on MySchoolScout is Shaker Hts High School with a composite score of 7.3/10.
How many school districts serve Shaker Heights, Ohio?
Shaker Heights is served by 1 school district: Shaker Heights City.
What is the education level in Shaker Heights, Ohio?
According to Census data, 54% of adults in Shaker Heights have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Shaker Heights, Ohio?
The median household income in Shaker Heights is approximately $73,374 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Shaker Heights, Ohio?
Yes, Shaker Heights has 4 private schools alongside 8 public schools. The top-rated private school is Laurel School with a score of 8.9/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Shaker Heights, Ohio?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Shaker Heights is 13.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Shaker Heights, 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.