For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,479 students in 44144, OH (there are 2 private schools, serving 671 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 44144, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 44144, OH are Brooklyn School, Brooklyn High School and William Rainey Harper. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 44144 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 44144, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 44144, OH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brooklyn School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9200 Biddulph Rd
Cleveland, OH 44144
(216) 485-8127
Cleveland, OH 44144
(216) 485-8127
Gr: PK-7 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Brooklyn High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9200 Biddulph Rd
Cleveland, OH 44144
(216) 485-8162
Cleveland, OH 44144
(216) 485-8162
Gr: 8-12 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
William Rainey Harper
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5515 Ira Ave
Cleveland, OH 44144
(216) 838-0000
Cleveland, OH 44144
(216) 838-0000
Gr: PK-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Rhodes College And Career Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5100 Biddulph Ave
Cleveland, OH 44144
(216) 838-3050
Cleveland, OH 44144
(216) 838-3050
Gr: 8-12 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Rhodes School Of Environmental Studies
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5100 Biddulph Ave
Cleveland, OH 44144
(216) 838-0000
Cleveland, OH 44144
(216) 838-0000
Gr: 9-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 44144, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 44144, OH include Brooklyn School, Brooklyn High School and William Rainey Harper.
How many public schools are located in 44144?
5 public schools are located in 44144.
What percentage of students in 44144 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 44144 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 44144?
44144 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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