For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,049 students in 44202, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 160 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 44202, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 44202, OH are Aurora High School, Leighton Elementary School and Harmon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 44202 have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 44202, OH have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 44202, OH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aurora High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
109 W Pioneer Trl
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-3501
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-3501
Gr: 9-12 | 984 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Leighton Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
121 Aurora Hudson Rd
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-2209
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-2209
Gr: 3-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Harmon Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
130 Aurora Hudson Rd
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-3375
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-3375
Gr: 6-8 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
105 Hurd Rd
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-3175
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-3175
Gr: 1-2 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
646 S Chillicothe Rd
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-6199
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-6199
Gr: PK-K | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 44202, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 44202, OH include Aurora High School, Leighton Elementary School and Harmon Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 44202?
5 public schools are located in 44202.
What percentage of students in 44202 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 44202 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 44202?
44202 public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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