For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 864 students in 44053, OH (there are 2 private schools, serving 472 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in 44053, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 44053, OH are Durling Middle School and Lorain Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 44053 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 44053, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 44053, OH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Durling Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Ridge Rd W
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 233-6869
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 233-6869
Gr: 5-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Lorain Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4119 Leavitt Rd
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-3127
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-3127
Gr: K-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 44053, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 44053, OH include Durling Middle School and Lorain Preparatory Academy.
How many public schools are located in 44053?
2 public schools are located in 44053.
What percentage of students in 44053 go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in 44053 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 44053?
44053 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.