Oberlin City Schools School District
School District · Oberlin, Ohio
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,468
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,468
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Evaluating Oberlin City Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Oberlin 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.
Langston Middle School
Oberlin · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Oberlin High School
Oberlin · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#189 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,468
+$6,811 vs Ohio median
District size
782 students
Smaller than Ohio median
Top-Rated Schools in Oberlin City Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Langston Middle School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Oberlin High School | 6.9 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Oberlin City Schools
Oberlin City Schools is a Oberlin, Ohio school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 782 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.3:1. The district invests $21,468 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.6/10, Oberlin City Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Langston Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Oberlin City Schools students show an average math proficiency of 61.5% and ELA proficiency of 71.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Oberlin City Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Oberlin City Schools with test data.
Schools in Oberlin City Schools
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Oberlin
- Total Enrollment
- 782
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Oberlin City Schools?
Oberlin City Schools has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Oberlin City Schools?
The average composite rating for Oberlin City Schools is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Oberlin City Schools?
Oberlin City Schools spends $21,468 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Oberlin City Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Oberlin City Schools is 11.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Oberlin City Schools?
Langston Middle School is the highest-rated school in Oberlin City Schools with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Oberlin City Schools?
Across schools in Oberlin City Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Oberlin City Schools compare to other districts in Ohio?
Oberlin City Schools has an average school rating of 7.6/10 across 3 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
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 61.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 71.0%
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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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