For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,422 students in 44125, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 44125, OH are Cuyahoga Hts Elementary School, Cuyahoga Hts Middle School and William Foster Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 44125 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in 44125, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 44125, OH Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cuyahoga Hts Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4880 E 71st St
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 429-5880
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 429-5880
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Cuyahoga Hts Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4840 E 71st St
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 429-5757
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 429-5757
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
William Foster Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12801 Bangor Ave
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 475-8123
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 475-8123
Gr: PK-1 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5275 Turney Rd
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 475-8110
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 475-8110
Gr: 1-3 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Maple Leaf Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5764 Turney Rd
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 662-3800
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 662-3800
Gr: 4-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Garfield Heights Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12000 Maple Leaf Dr
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 475-8105
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 475-8105
Gr: 6-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
The Brilliance School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10608 Penfield Ave
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 710-6621
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 710-6621
Gr: K-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 44125, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 44125, OH include Cuyahoga Hts Elementary School, Cuyahoga Hts Middle School and William Foster Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 44125?
7 public elementary schools are located in 44125.
What is the racial composition of students in 44125?
44125 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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