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Schools in Fairlawn · Copley-Fairlawn City School District

Fairlawn’s public schools outscore 88% of Ohio districts

On the state math tests, 79% of Fairlawn’s students scored proficient, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Fairlawn, 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.

#138of 993 Ohio townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Ohio state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% 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.

Reading proficiency
79%
▲ 20 pts vs OH 60%
2021–22
Math proficiency
79%
▲ 27 pts vs OH 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
94%
▲ 8 pts vs OH 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$16.2K
▼ 3% vs OH $16.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.2
OH 16.9 · smaller classes
Schools in town
4
2,103 students on the public path
In brief

Fairlawn’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 79% and math 79% in spring 2022, against 60% and 52% statewide; 94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $16,161 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 5 the district’s path is Copley-Fairlawn Middle School, then Copley High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. Hilary School (private), Fairlawn Lutheran School (private) and Tes 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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Fairlawn’s grade

A Test scoresB Graduation

A: better than 88% of Ohio school districts, #138 of 993 Ohio towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Ohio average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Ohio school districts we grade (910)Better than 88%
Lower resultsHigher results
Ohio towns with similar household incomes (1014)Better than 84%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,410 test results and a graduating class of 213 could put Fairlawn anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Fairlawn’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,407 in math, 1,413 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Fairlawn, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–4Fort Island Primary Elementary SchoolCopley-Fairlawn City School DistrictA
5–8Copley-Fairlawn Middle Schoolin CopleyA
9–12Copley High Schoolin CopleyA−

Fairlawn’s public schools are run by Copley-Fairlawn City School District, which also serves Copley. Parts of Fairlawn (7% and 6% of its land) are served by Akron City and Revere 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.

Copley-Fairlawn City School DistrictGrades K–12 · 5 schools · 2,726 students, up 2% since 2020–21 · 15.2 per teacher (OH 16.9)
$16,161OH $16,610 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading79%
State average 59.5% · 1413 students tested
Math79%
State average 52.2% · 1407 students tested

Fairlawn vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Fairlawn’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
FairlawnACopley-Fairlawn City
BathA+Revere Local
AkronCAkron City
CopleyACopley-Fairlawn City

Every school in Fairlawn

6 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).

District schools in Fairlawnby address
Fort Island Primary Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–4
A
358 students18:1Rate it →
Also serving Fairlawnin other towns
Copley-Fairlawn Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8 · Copley
A
850 students15:1Rate it →
Copley High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Copley
A−
895 students14:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Hilary School
Elementary · Grades K–8
Private · Catholic
555 students17:1Rate it →
Fairlawn Lutheran School
Elementary · Grades PK–K
Private · Religious
100 studentsRate it →
Tes School
Grades PK–12
Private · Special education
64 students6:1Rate it →

Questions about Fairlawn’s schools

Are Fairlawn’s schools good?

By Ohio’s own tests, yes: the public schools Fairlawn children attend outscore 88% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #138 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 84%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Fairlawn in?

Copley-Fairlawn City School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 2,726 students in 5 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Fairlawn are served by Akron City and Revere Local.

Where do Fairlawn kids go to high school?

Copley High School in Copley, with 895 students; its own test results earn an A−.

What is Fairlawn’s graduation rate?

94% of the class of 2023 in Copley-Fairlawn City School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.

How much does Fairlawn spend per student?

$16,161 in Copley-Fairlawn City School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Fairlawn?

Yes: St. Hilary School (Catholic, grades K–8, 555 students), Fairlawn Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–K, 100 students) and Tes School (special education, grades PK–12, 64 students).

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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.