For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,722 students in Elyria, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Elyria, OH are Black River Career Prep High School and Elyria High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elyria, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Elyria have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Elyria, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elyria High School, with 79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Elyria, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Black River Career Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2015 W River Rd N
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 324-1755
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 324-1755
Gr: 9-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Elyria High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Middle Ave
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8300
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,540 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Elyria, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Elyria, OH include Black River Career Prep High School and Elyria High School.
How many public high schools are located in Elyria?
2 public high schools are located in Elyria.
What is the racial composition of students in Elyria?
Elyria public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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