Photo: Nyttend · Public domainElyria’s public schools score below 71% of Ohio districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in Elyria’s districts is 28%, below the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Elyria, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Ohio, not nationally.
From Ohio state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Elyria’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1002 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of Elyria’s, its schools beat 3%, lower than their 29% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 39% of tested students were proficient in reading and 28% in math, against 60% and 52% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
79% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $16,756 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then two middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 10% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Constellation Schools: Elyria Community, Black River Career Prep High School and St. Jude School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Elyria’s grade
C: better than 29% of Ohio school districts, #965 of 993 Ohio towns. Both inputs trail the Ohio average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Elyria, with each school’s own grade.
5th grade in Elyria · depends on your address
Northwood Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 599 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Eastern Heights Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 549 students · 13:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Elyria · depends on your address
Northwood Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 599 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Eastern Heights Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 549 students · 13:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Elyria · depends on your address
Northwood Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 599 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Eastern Heights Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 549 students · 13:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Elyria · depends on your address
Northwood Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 599 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Eastern Heights Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 549 students · 13:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Elyria
Elyria High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,540 students · 13:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Elyria
Elyria High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,540 students · 13:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Elyria
Elyria High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,540 students · 13:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Elyria
Elyria High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,540 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Elyria’s public schools are run by Elyria City School District, which also serves Elyria. Parts of Elyria (9% and 2% of its land) are served by Midview Local and Keystone Local instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Elyria vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Elyria’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Elyria | C | Elyria City |
| Carlisle | B+ | Keystone Local PK–12 · Midview Local PK–12 |
| Eaton | B | Midview Local |
| Amherst | B+ | Amherst Exempted Village PK–12 · Firelands Local K–12 |
| North Ridgeville | B+ | North Ridgeville City |
| Sheffield | B | Sheffield-Sheffield Lake City |
| Sheffield Township | C+ | Clearview Local |
Every school in Elyria
10 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Ohio’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Elyria’s schools
Are Elyria’s schools good?
On Ohio’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Elyria children attend score below 71% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #965 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 3%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Elyria in?
Elyria City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 5,702 students in 10 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Elyria are served by Midview Local and Keystone Local.
Where do Elyria kids go to high school?
Elyria High School, with 1,540 students; its own test results earn a C.
What is Elyria’s graduation rate?
79% of the class of 2023 in Elyria City School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.
How much does Elyria spend per student?
$16,756 in Elyria City School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Elyria?
Yes: St. Jude School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 566 students). Elyria also has 2 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Elyria families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Ohio. Stars are from neighbors.