Top Rankings
Parma 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 13 public schools serving 8,703 students in Parma City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Parma City School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
13 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
8,703 Students
1,661,679 Students
# Teachers
488 Teachers
96,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Parma 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 88% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#490 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
63%
Graduation Rate
88%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
15%
8%
% Black
8%
17%
% White
65%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,263 is higher than the state median of $17,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,779 is higher than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$168 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$172 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,263
$17,379
Spending / Student
$19,779
$17,327
Best Parma City School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green Valley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2401 W Pleasant Valley Rd
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2433
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2433
Gr: K-4 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Dentzler Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3600 Dentzler Rd
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2426
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2426
Gr: K-4 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Hillside Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Educational Park Dr
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 885-2373
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 885-2373
Gr: 5-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9906 W Pleasant Valley Rd
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-2379
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-2379
Gr: K-4 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Ridge-brook Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7915 Manhattan Ave
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 885-2350
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 885-2350
Gr: K-4 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Normandy High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2500 W Pleasant Valley Rd
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2400
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,610 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5531 W 24th St
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2424
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2424
Gr: K-4 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Thoreau Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5401 W 54th St
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 885-2352
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 885-2352
Gr: K-4 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
Greenbriar Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11810 Huffman Rd
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-2370
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-2370
Gr: 5-8 | 1,064 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1010.
Shiloh Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2303 Grantwood Dr
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-8485
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-8485
Gr: 5-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1111.
Valley Forge High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9999 Independence Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-2330
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-2330
Gr: 9-12 | 1,402 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
7377 Chateau Dr
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-2413
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-2413
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Parma City School District?
Parma City School District manages 13 public schools serving 8,703 students.
What is the rank of Parma City School District?
Parma City School District is ranked #465 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 Parma City School District?
65% of Parma City School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Parma City School District?
Parma City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Parma City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,779 is higher than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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