For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,931 students in 44212, OH (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,254 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 44212, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 44212, OH are Crestview Elementary School, Hickory Ridge Elementary School and Applewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 44212 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 44212, OH have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 44212, OH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 W 130th St
Brunswick, OH 44212
(330) 273-0482
Brunswick, OH 44212
(330) 273-0482
Gr: K-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Hickory Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4628 Hickory Ridge Ave
Brunswick, OH 44212
(330) 273-0483
Brunswick, OH 44212
(330) 273-0483
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Applewood Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3891 Applewood Dr
Brunswick, OH 44212
(330) 273-0481
Brunswick, OH 44212
(330) 273-0481
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Huntington Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1931 Huntington Cir
Brunswick, OH 44212
(330) 273-0484
Brunswick, OH 44212
(330) 273-0484
Gr: K-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Brunswick Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3845 Magnolia Dr
Brunswick, OH 44212
(330) 273-0486
Brunswick, OH 44212
(330) 273-0486
Gr: K-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Walter Kidder Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3650 Grafton Rd
Brunswick, OH 44212
(330) 273-0485
Brunswick, OH 44212
(330) 273-0485
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Brunswick Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1483 Pearl Rd
Brunswick, OH 44212
(330) 273-0500
Brunswick, OH 44212
(330) 273-0500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,375 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Brunswick High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3581 Center Rd
Brunswick, OH 44212
(330) 273-0495
Brunswick, OH 44212
(330) 273-0495
Gr: 9-12 | 1,910 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 44212, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 44212, OH include Crestview Elementary School, Hickory Ridge Elementary School and Applewood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 44212?
8 public schools are located in 44212.
What percentage of students in 44212 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 44212 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 44212?
44212 public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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