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Best Lorain Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 9,319 students in Lorain, OH (there are 4 private schools, serving 753 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Lorain, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lorain, OH are Vincent Elementary School, Toni Wofford Morrison Elementary School and Durling Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lorain, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Lorain have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Lorain, OH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vincent Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2303 N Ridge Rd E
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 233-7113
Gr: K-4 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Toni Wofford Morrison Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1830 40th St
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 960-7008
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Durling Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 N Ridge Rd W
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 233-6869
Gr: 5-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Clearview High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4700 Broadway
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 233-6313
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Larkmoor Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Nebraska
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 288-3203
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Constellation Schools Lorain Community Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 W 4th St
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 204-2130
Gr: K-4 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Horizon Science Academy Lorain
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
760 Tower Blvd
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-4277
Gr: K-12 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
Helen Steiner Rice Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4500 Tacoma Ave
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 240-1220
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #99.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
610 W 20th St
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 246-1080
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1010.
Palm Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2319 E 34th St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-1240
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1111.
Longfellow Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Louisiana Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 246-1020
Gr: 6-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Constellation Schools Lorain Community Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 W 4th St
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 242-2023
Gr: 5-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 W 31st St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 246-1114
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1414.
Admiral King Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
720 Washington Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 245-6315
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1515.
Lorain Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4119 Leavitt Rd
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-3127
Gr: K-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
307 W 7th St
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 434-6320
Gr: K-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Stevan Dohanos Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1625 E 32nd St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-1008
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1025 W 23rd St
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 246-2187
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1919.
New Beginnings
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Ashland Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 277-8157
Gr: 10-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2020.
Lorain High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Ashland Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-9191
Gr: 9-12 | 1,773 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2121.
Frank Jacinto Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2515 Marshall Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 960-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2222.
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 Washington Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 246-1020
Gr: 6-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2323.
Southview Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2321 Fairless Dr
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 830-4280
Gr: 6-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2424.
Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
346 Illinois Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 277-4110
Gr: K-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Digital Academy
2600 Ashland Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 830-4295
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lorain Preparatory High School
Charter School
2702 Elyria Ave
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 201-3876
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Steel City High School
Charter School
209 W 4th St
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 201-4464
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lorain, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Lorain, OH include Vincent Elementary School, Toni Wofford Morrison Elementary School and Durling Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Lorain?
27 public schools are located in Lorain.
What percentage of students in Lorain go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Lorain are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lorain?
Lorain public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Lorain are often viewed compared to one another?

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