For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,982 students in 44125, OH (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,249 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 44125, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 44125, OH are Cuyahoga Hts High School, Cuyahoga Hts Elementary School and Cuyahoga Hts Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 44125 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 44125, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 44125, OH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cuyahoga Hts High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4820 E 71st St
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 429-5707
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 429-5707
Gr: 9-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Garfield Heights High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4900 Turney Rd
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 662-2800
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 662-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 942 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
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 schools in 44125, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 44125, OH include Cuyahoga Hts High School, Cuyahoga Hts Elementary School and Cuyahoga Hts Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 44125?
10 public schools are located in 44125.
What percentage of students in 44125 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 44125 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 44125?
44125 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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