Best Schools in Jefferson, Cleveland, OH
Jefferson, Cleveland, OH has 18 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 10 elementary) serving 7,446 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Jefferson greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jefferson, Cleveland, OH
The top high schools in Jefferson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakewood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakewood City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1382 Students
2. John Marshall School Of Information Technology
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland Municipal • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 457 Students
3. John Marshall School Of Business And Civic Leadership
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland Municipal • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 429 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jefferson, Cleveland, OH
The top middle schools in Jefferson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Garfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakewood City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 454 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson, Cleveland, OH
The top elementary schools in Jefferson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harrison Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakewood City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students
2. Robinson G Jones Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland Municipal • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 425 Students
3. Riverside School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland Municipal • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 438 Students
4. Louisa May Alcott Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland Municipal • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 173 Students
5. Global Ambassadors Language Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Global Ambassadors Language Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 296 Students
6. Garfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland Municipal • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 552 Students
7. Newton D Baker School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland Municipal • Public • Grades Pre K - 9 • 352 Students
8. Mary Church Terrell
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland Municipal • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 201 Students
9. Wilbur Wright School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland Municipal • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 470 Students
10. Artemus Ward
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland Municipal • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 487 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson, Cleveland, OH
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jefferson, Cleveland, OH has a total population of 19,280 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jefferson, Cleveland, 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 Jefferson, Cleveland, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.15 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson, Cleveland, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jefferson, Cleveland, 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 Jefferson, Cleveland, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jefferson, Cleveland, OH
How many schools are in Jefferson, Cleveland, OH?
Jefferson, Cleveland, OH has 18 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 7,446 students in total.
How do schools in Jefferson perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Jefferson score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Jefferson greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jefferson?
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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