Best Schools in 44053, OH
44053, OH has 22 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 10 elementary) serving 14,450 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in 44053 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 44053, OH
The top high schools in 44053, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marion L Steele High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst Exempted Village • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1039 Students
2. Firelands High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Firelands Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 487 Students
3. Vermilion High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vermilion Local • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 674 Students
4. Elyria High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elyria City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1639 Students
5. Clearview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clearview Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 386 Students
6. Lorain High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lorain City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1722 Students
Best Middle Schools in 44053, OH
The top middle schools in 44053, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Firelands Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Firelands Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 414 Students
2. Amherst Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst Exempted Village • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 867 Students
3. Sailorway Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vermilion Local • Public • Grades 4 - 7 • 507 Students
4. Westwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elyria City Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 489 Students
5. Durling Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clearview Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 463 Students
6. General Johnnie Wilson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lorain City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 472 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 44053, OH
The top elementary schools in 44053, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walter G. Nord Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst Exempted Village • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 535 Students
2. Firelands Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Firelands Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 783 Students
3. Powers Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst Exempted Village • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 1123 Students
4. Vermilion Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vermilion Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 534 Students
5. Vincent Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clearview Local • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 492 Students
6. Westwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elyria City Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 489 Students
7. Toni Wofford Morrison Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lorain City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 286 Students
8. Lorain Preparatory Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lorain Preparatory Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 516 Students
9. Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lorain City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 259 Students
10. Frank Jacinto Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lorain City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 274 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 44053, OH
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
44053, OH has a total population of 20,611 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 44053, OH
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 44053, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 44053, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 44053, OH.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 44053, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 44053, OH
How many schools are in 44053, OH?
44053, OH has 22 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 14,450 students in total.
How do schools in 44053 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 44053 score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in 44053 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 44053?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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