Garfield Heights City Schools School District
School District · Garfield Heights, Ohio
Avg Rating
3.4
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,472
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Avg Rating
3.4
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,472
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Evaluating Garfield Heights City Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Garfield Heights City Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Maple Leaf Elementary School
Garfield Heights · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Elmwood Elementary School
Garfield Heights · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
William Foster Elementary School
Garfield Heights · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#613 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.9
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,472
+$1,815 vs Ohio median
District size
2,920 students
Larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Garfield Heights City Schools ranks #613 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Garfield Heights City Schools's schools with real test data average 3.4/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Maple Leaf Elementary School (4.4/10), Elmwood Elementary School (3.6/10), and William Foster Elementary School (3.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Garfield Heights City Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maple Leaf Elementary School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Elmwood Elementary School | 3.6 / 10 |
| 3 | William Foster Elementary School | 3.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Garfield Heights Middle School | 3.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Garfield Heights High School | 2.9 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Garfield Heights City Schools
Garfield Heights City Schools is a Garfield Heights, Ohio school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,920 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.1:1. The district invests $16,472 per student annually.
With an average rating of 3.4/10, Garfield Heights City Schools has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is Maple Leaf Elementary School, which has a composite score of 4.4/10.
In standardized testing, Garfield Heights City Schools students show an average math proficiency of 39.3% and ELA proficiency of 49.8%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Garfield Heights City Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Garfield Heights City Schools with test data.
Schools in Garfield Heights City Schools
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Garfield Heights
- Total Enrollment
- 2,920
- Teachers (FTE)
- 171
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Garfield Heights City Schools?
Garfield Heights City Schools has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Garfield Heights City Schools?
The average composite rating for Garfield Heights City Schools is 3.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Garfield Heights City Schools?
Garfield Heights City Schools spends $16,472 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Garfield Heights City Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Garfield Heights City Schools is 17.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Garfield Heights City Schools?
Maple Leaf Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Garfield Heights City Schools with a composite score of 4.4/10.
What are the test scores in Garfield Heights City Schools?
Across schools in Garfield Heights City Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Garfield Heights City Schools compare to other districts in Ohio?
Garfield Heights City Schools has an average school rating of 3.4/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 3.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.8%
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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.
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