Top Rankings
Lorain City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 6,150 students in Lorain City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Lorain City School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
16 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
6,150 Students
1,661,679 Students
# Teachers
389 Teachers
96,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lorain City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 71% has increased from 65% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#749 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
63%
Graduation Rate
71%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
46%
8%
% Black
25%
17%
% White
19%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,937 is higher than the state median of $17,379. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,156 is higher than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$123 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$130 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,937
$17,379
Spending / Student
$21,156
$17,327
Best Lorain City School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Toni Wofford Morrison Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1830 40th St
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 960-7008
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 960-7008
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Larkmoor Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Nebraska
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 288-3203
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 288-3203
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Helen Steiner Rice Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Tacoma Ave
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 240-1220
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 240-1220
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
610 W 20th St
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 246-1080
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 246-1080
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Palm Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2319 E 34th St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-1240
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-1240
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Longfellow Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 Louisiana Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 246-1020
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 246-1020
Gr: 6-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 W 31st St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 246-1114
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 246-1114
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #88.
Admiral King Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
720 Washington Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 245-6315
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 245-6315
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Stevan Dohanos Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1625 E 32nd St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-1008
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-1008
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1025 W 23rd St
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 246-2187
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 246-2187
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1111.
New Beginnings
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Ashland Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 277-8157
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 277-8157
Gr: 10-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1212.
Lorain High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Ashland Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-9191
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-9191
Gr: 9-12 | 1,773 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1313.
Frank Jacinto Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2515 Marshall Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 960-5800
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 960-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1414.
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Washington Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 246-1020
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 246-1020
Gr: 6-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1515.
Southview Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2321 Fairless Dr
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 830-4280
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 830-4280
Gr: 6-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lorain City School District?
Lorain City School District manages 16 public schools serving 6,150 students.
What is the rank of Lorain City School District?
Lorain City School District is ranked #760 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lorain City School District?
46% of Lorain City School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lorain City School District?
Lorain City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Lorain City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,156 is higher than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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