Lakewood City School District
School District · Lakewood, Ohio
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
12
7 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
4,410
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
12
7 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
4,410
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Evaluating Lakewood City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lakewood City 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.
Grant Elementary School
Lakewood · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lincoln Elementary School
Lakewood · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Harding Middle School
Lakewood · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#84 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.9
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,070
+$4,413 vs Ohio median
District size
4,410 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Lakewood City ranks #84 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Lakewood City's schools with real test data average 8.3/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Grant Elementary School (9.5/10), Lincoln Elementary School (9.4/10), and Harding Middle School (9.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.8/10 despite 66% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 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 Lakewood City schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Lakewood City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grant Elementary School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Lincoln Elementary School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Harding Middle School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Roosevelt Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Emerson Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Hayes Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Harrison Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Horace Mann Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Garfield Middle School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Lakewood High School | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lakewood City
Lakewood City is a Lakewood, Ohio school district serving 12 schools.The district educates 4,410 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.6:1. District-level spending was $19,070 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.3/10, Lakewood City is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Grant Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Lakewood City students show an average math proficiency of 71.9% and ELA proficiency of 76.8%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lakewood City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lakewood City with test data.
Schools in Lakewood City
12 schoolsElementary Schools7
Middle Schools2
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Lakewood
- Total Enrollment
- 4,410
- Teachers (FTE)
- 266
- District spending per student
- $19,070NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lakewood City?
Lakewood City has 12 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lakewood City?
The average composite rating for Lakewood City is 8.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Lakewood City?
Lakewood City's district-level spending was $19,070 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lakewood City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lakewood City is 16.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lakewood City?
Grant Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lakewood City with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Lakewood City?
Across schools in Lakewood City with test data, the average math proficiency is 71.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 76.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lakewood City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Lakewood City has an average school rating of 8.3/10 across 12 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
- 8.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 71.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 76.8%
How we rate schools
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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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