Best Schools in Amherst, OH
Amherst, OH has a total of 32 schools including 7 high schools, 8 middle schools and 17 elementary schools. A total of 15,318 students attend Amherst, OH schools. On average, schools in Amherst score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Amherst exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Amherst, OH
Amherst, OH has 7 high schools with 4,561 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Amherst score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Amherst meet expectations.
1. Marion L Steele High School
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Amherst Exempted Village • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1039 Students
2. Firelands High School
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Firelands Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 487 Students
3. Vermilion High School
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Vermilion Local • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 674 Students
4. Oberlin High School
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Oberlin City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 216 Students
5. Elyria High School
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Elyria City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1639 Students
6. Clearview High School
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Clearview Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 386 Students
7. New Beginnings
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Lorain City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 120 Students
Best Middle Schools in Amherst, OH
Amherst, OH has 8 middle schools with 3,800 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Amherst score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Amherst exceed expectations.
1. Amherst Junior High School
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Amherst Exempted Village • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 867 Students
2. Firelands Middle School
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Firelands Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 414 Students
3. Sailorway Middle School
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Vermilion Local • Public • Grades 4 - 7 • 507 Students
4. Langston Middle School
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Oberlin City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 198 Students
5. Durling Middle School
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Clearview Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 463 Students
6. Westwood Middle School
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Elyria City Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 489 Students
7. General Johnnie Wilson Middle School
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Lorain City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 472 Students
8. Longfellow Middle School
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Lorain City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 390 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Amherst, OH
Amherst, OH has 17 elementary schools with 6,957 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Amherst score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Amherst meet expectations.
1. Firelands Elementary School
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Firelands Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 783 Students
2. Walter G. Nord Middle School
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Amherst Exempted Village • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 535 Students
3. Powers Elementary School
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Amherst Exempted Village • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 1123 Students
4. Vermilion Elementary School
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Vermilion Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 534 Students
5. Vincent Elementary School
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Clearview Local • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 492 Students
6. Toni Wofford Morrison Es
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Lorain City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 286 Students
7. Larkmoor Elementary School
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Lorain City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
8. Helen Steiner Rice Es
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Lorain City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 264 Students
9. Garfield Elementary School
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Lorain City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 217 Students
10. Hawthorne Elementary School
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Lorain City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 251 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Amherst, OH
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Amherst, OH has a total population of 22,046 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Amherst, 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 Amherst, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Amherst, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Amherst, OH.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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