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Best 44109 Ohio Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,633 students in 44109, OH (there are 4 private schools, serving 642 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 44109, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 44109, OH are Buhrer, William C Bryant Elementary School and Constellation Schools Old Brooklyn Community Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 44109 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 44109, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best 44109, OH Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buhrer
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Buhrer Ave
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 838-8350
Gr: PK-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
William C Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3121 Oak Park Ave
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 838-3350
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Constellation Schools Old Brooklyn Community Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4430 State Rd
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 661-7888
Gr: K-4 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Charles A Mooney School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3213 Montclair Ave
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 838-3200
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Denison
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3799 W 33rd St
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 838-3250
Gr: PK-9 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Cleveland Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4850 Pearl Rd
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 741-2991
Gr: K-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Denison Ave
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 739-9911
Gr: K-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Park Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3185 W 41st St
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 263-7008
Gr: K-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #99.
Constellation Schools Old Brooklyn Community Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4430 State Rd
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 351-0280
Gr: 5-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1010.
Benjamin Franklin
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1905 Spring Rd
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 838-3150
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1111.
Facing History High Schoolcharles Mooney
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3202 W 30th St
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 838-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1212.
West Cleveland Drop Back In Dba Frederick Douglass High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3167 Fulton Rd
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 273-3033
Gr: 9-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Old Brook High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4877 Pearl Rd
Cleveland, OH 44109
(440) 319-3370
Gr: 9-12 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1414.
Lincoln West School Of Global Studies
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3202 W 30th St
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 838-7050
Gr: 9-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1515.
Lincoln West School Of Science & Health
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3202 W 30th Street
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 838-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 44109, OH?
How many public schools are located in 44109?
15 public schools are located in 44109.
What percentage of students in 44109 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 44109 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 44109?
44109 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).

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