For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,540 students in 44120, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 117 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 44120, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 44120, OH are Onaway Elementary School, Fernway Elementary School and Boulevard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 44120 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 44120, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 44120, OH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Onaway Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3115 Woodbury Rd
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4080
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4080
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Fernway Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17420 Fernway Rd
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4040
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4040
Gr: K-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Boulevard Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14900 Drexmore Rd
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4020
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4020
Gr: PK-4 | 1 student
Rank: #44.
Shaker Hts High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15911 Aldersyde Dr
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4200
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3845 E 131st St
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 259-9009
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 259-9009
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Andrew J Rickoff
(Math: 12% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3500 E 147th St
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 838-4150
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 838-4150
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Harvey Rice Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2730 East 116th
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 838-1500
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 838-1500
Gr: PK-10 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #88.
Sunbeam
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11731 Mount Overlook Ave
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 838-1700
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 838-1700
Gr: PK-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 44120, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 44120, OH include Onaway Elementary School, Fernway Elementary School and Boulevard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 44120?
8 public schools are located in 44120.
What percentage of students in 44120 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 44120 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 44120?
44120 public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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