For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,606 students in 44116, OH (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,953 private students). 57% of all K-12 students in 44116, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 44116, OH are Rocky River High School, Kensington Intermediate Elementary School and Rocky River Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 44116 have an average math proficiency score of 91% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 44116, OH have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 44116, OH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rocky River High School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
20951 Detroit Rd
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6800
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Kensington Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
20140 Lake Rd
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6770
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6770
Gr: 3-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Rocky River Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1631 Lakeview Ave
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6870
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6870
Gr: 6-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
21600 Center Ridge Rd
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6720
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6720
Gr: K-2 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
1101 Morewood Pkwy
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6000
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6000
Gr: PK | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 44116, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 44116, OH include Rocky River High School, Kensington Intermediate Elementary School and Rocky River Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 44116?
5 public schools are located in 44116.
What percentage of students in 44116 go to public school?
57% of all K-12 students in 44116 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 44116?
44116 public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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