Lorain City School District
School District · Lorain, Ohio
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
15
10 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,864
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
15
10 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,864
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Evaluating Lorain City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lorain 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.
Toni Wofford Morrison ES
Lorain · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Garfield Elementary School
Lorain · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Helen Steiner Rice ES
Lorain · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#577 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.4
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,864
+$5,207 vs Ohio median
District size
6,058 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Lorain City ranks #577 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Lorain City's schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Toni Wofford Morrison ES (7.0/10), Garfield Elementary School (6.5/10), and Helen Steiner Rice ES (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Lorain City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toni Wofford Morrison ES | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Garfield Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Helen Steiner Rice ES | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Larkmoor Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Hawthorne Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Southview Middle School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 7 | New Beginnings | 5.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Washington Elementary School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Lorain High School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Longfellow Middle School | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lorain City
Lorain City is a Lorain, Ohio school district serving 15 schools. The district educates 6,058 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. The district invests $19,864 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.0/10, Lorain City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Toni Wofford Morrison ES, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Lorain City students show an average math proficiency of 37.5% and ELA proficiency of 42.7%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lorain City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lorain City with test data.
Schools in Lorain City
15 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Lorain
- Total Enrollment
- 6,058
- Teachers (FTE)
- 394
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lorain City?
Lorain City has 15 schools in total — 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lorain City?
The average composite rating for Lorain City is 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lorain City?
Lorain City spends $19,864 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lorain City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lorain City is 15.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lorain City?
Toni Wofford Morrison ES is the highest-rated school in Lorain City with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Lorain City?
Across schools in Lorain City with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lorain City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Lorain City has an average school rating of 5.0/10 across 15 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
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.7%
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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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