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Best Cleveland Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 165 public elementary schools serving 59,843 students in Cleveland, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cleveland, OH are Ballard Brady Middle School, Menlo Park Academy and Cuyahoga Hts Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cleveland, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cleveland have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Cleveland, OH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ballard Brady Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
32000 Chagrin Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 831-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Menlo Park Academy
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2149 W 53rd St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(440) 925-6365
Gr: K-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Cuyahoga Hts Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4880 E 71st St
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 429-5880
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Moreland Hills Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
32000 Chagrin Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 831-8600
Gr: K-5 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Millridge Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
962 Millridge Rd
Cleveland, OH 44143
(440) 995-7250
Gr: K-6 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Cuyahoga Hts Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4840 E 71st St
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 429-5757
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Mayfield Center Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6625 Wilson Mills Rd
Cleveland, OH 44143
(440) 995-7400
Gr: K-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Green Valley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2401 W Pleasant Valley Rd
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2433
Gr: K-4 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Gilles-sweet Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4320 West 220 Street
Cleveland, OH 44126
(440) 356-3525
Gr: K-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Onaway Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3115 Woodbury Rd
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4080
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1111.
Dentzler Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3600 Dentzler Rd
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2426
Gr: K-4 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1212.
Fernway Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17420 Fernway Rd
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4040
Gr: K-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1313.
Big Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7247 Big Creek Pkwy
Cleveland, OH 44130
(216) 898-8303
Gr: PK-4 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1414.
Lewis F Mayer Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
21200 Campus Drive
Cleveland, OH 44126
(440) 356-3510
Gr: 6-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1515.
Mayfield Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1123 Som Center Rd
Cleveland, OH 44124
(440) 995-7801
Gr: 6-9 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Global Village Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5720 State Rd
Cleveland, OH 44134
(216) 767-5956
Gr: K-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Sunview Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5520 Meadow Wood Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 691-2225
Gr: K-3 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1818.
Constellation Schools Westpark Community Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16210 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 688-0271
Gr: K-4 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1919.
Boulevard Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14900 Drexmore Rd
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4020
Gr: PK-4 | 1 student
Rank: #2020.
Lander Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1714 Lander Rd
Cleveland, OH 44124
(440) 995-7350
Gr: K-6 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2121.
Near West Intergenerational School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3805 Terrett Ave
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 961-4308
Gr: K-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2222.
Adrian Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1071 Homestead Rd
Cleveland, OH 44121
(216) 691-2170
Gr: K-3 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2323.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9906 W Pleasant Valley Rd
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-2379
Gr: K-4 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Fairfax Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3150 Fairfax Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-7480
Gr: K-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Roxboro Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2405 Roxboro Rd
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 371-7115
Gr: K-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Canterbury Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2530 Canterbury Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-7470
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Douglas Macarthur
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4401 Valleyside Rd
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 838-8400
Gr: PK-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Rowland Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4300 Bayard Rd
Cleveland, OH 44121
(216) 691-2200
Gr: PK-3 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2929.
Ridge-brook Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7915 Manhattan Ave
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 885-2350
Gr: K-4 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3030.
Campus International School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2160 Payne Ave
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 838-8000
Gr: K-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5531 W 24th St
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2424
Gr: K-4 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Thoreau Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5401 W 54th St
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 885-2352
Gr: K-4 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3333.
Berea-midpark Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7000 Paula Dr
Cleveland, OH 44130
(216) 767-8400
Gr: 5-9 | 1,522 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3434.
Greenbriar Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11810 Huffman Rd
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-2370
Gr: 5-8 | 1,064 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3535.
Brooklyn School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9200 Biddulph Rd
Cleveland, OH 44144
(216) 485-8127
Gr: PK-7 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Cleveland, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cleveland, OH include Ballard Brady Middle School, Menlo Park Academy and Cuyahoga Hts Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cleveland?
165 public elementary schools are located in Cleveland.
What is the racial composition of students in Cleveland?
Cleveland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Cleveland are often viewed compared to one another?

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