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Best 44256 Ohio Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 11,089 students in 44256, OH (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,001 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 44256, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 44256, OH are Granger Elementary School, Ralph E. Waite Elementary School and Sidney Fenn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 44256 have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 44256, OH have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 44256, OH Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Granger Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1724 Wilbur Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 239-1901
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Ralph E. Waite Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4765 Cobblestone Park Drive
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4500
Gr: K-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Sidney Fenn Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
320 N Spring Grove St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4100
Gr: K-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3880 Ridge Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 239-1901
Gr: 6-8 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Highland High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4150 Ridge Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 239-1901
Gr: 9-12 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Buckeye Primary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3180 Columbia Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 722-8257
Gr: K-3 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
H G Blake Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4704 Lexington Ridge Dr
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3900
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
A. I. Root Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
333 W Sturbridge Dr
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Medina High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
777 E Union St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,767 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
Eliza Northrop Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
950 East Reagan Parkway
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4600
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1111.
Buckeye Intermediate School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3140 Columbia Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 722-8257
Gr: 4-6 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1212.
Buckeye Junior High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3024 Columbia Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 722-8257
Gr: 7-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1313.
Ella Canavan Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
825 Lawrence St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4000
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1414.
Buckeye High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3084 Columbia Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 722-8257
Gr: 9-12 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1515.
Claggett Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
420 E Union St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1616.
Evolve Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
222 S Broadway St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4213
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Helping Hands Preschool
833 Guilford Blvd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4400
Gr: PK | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Medina County Career Center
Vocational School
1101 W Liberty St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 725-8461
Gr: 7-12 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 44256, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 44256, OH include Granger Elementary School, Ralph E. Waite Elementary School and Sidney Fenn Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 44256?
18 public schools are located in 44256.
What percentage of students in 44256 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 44256 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 44256?
44256 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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