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Schools in North Olmsted · North Olmsted City School District

North Olmsted’s public schools outscore 59% of Ohio districts

The grade covers the public school district serving North Olmsted, 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.

#607of 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
64%
▲ 4 pts vs OH 60%
2021–22
Math proficiency
56%
▲ 4 pts vs OH 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
91%
▲ 5 pts vs OH 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$17.0K
▲ 2% vs OH $16.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
18.2
OH 16.9 · larger classes
Schools in town
7
3,539 students on the public path
In brief

North Olmsted’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 1324 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of North Olmsted’s, its schools beat 34%, lower than their 59% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 64% and math 56% in spring 2022, against 60% and 52% statewide; 91% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $17,021 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then two elementary, one middle and one high school

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is up 12% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. Brendan Catholic School (private) is 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 North Olmsted’s grade

B Test scoresC+ Graduation

B: better than 59% of Ohio school districts, #607 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 59%
Lower resultsHigher results
Ohio towns with similar household incomes (1324)Better than 34%
B−B+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,887 test results and a graduating class of 304 could put North Olmsted anywhere from B− to B+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of North Olmsted’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,869 in math, 1,905 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–KBirch Primary SchoolNorth Olmsted City School DistrictNo scores
1–32 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressB to B+
6–8North Olmsted Middle SchoolNorth Olmsted City School DistrictB−
9–12North Olmsted High SchoolNorth Olmsted City School DistrictC+

North Olmsted’s public schools are run by North Olmsted City School District. 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.

North Olmsted City School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 6 schools · 3,539 students, up 12% since 2020–21 · 18.2 per teacher (OH 16.9)
$17,021OH $16,610 · FY2024
B
Test scores · 2021–22

Above the state in reading

Reading64%
State average 59.5% · 1905 students tested
Math56%
State average 52.2% · 1869 students tested

North Olmsted vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
North OlmstedBNorth Olmsted City
OlmstedAOlmsted Falls City
WestlakeAWestlake City
Brook ParkBBerea City
Fairview ParkB+Fairview Park City
North RidgevilleB+North Ridgeville City

Every school in North Olmsted

7 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 North Olmstedby address
Birch Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–K
345 students15:1Rate it →
Chestnut Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 1–3
B+
406 students17:1Rate it →
Maple Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 1–3
B
348 students15:1Rate it →
Pine Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 4–5
B−
512 students21:1Rate it →
North Olmsted Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
B−
813 students19:1Rate it →
North Olmsted High School
High · Grades 9–12
C+
1,115 students19:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Brendan Catholic School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Catholic
143 students11:1Rate it →

Questions about North Olmsted’s schools

Are North Olmsted’s schools good?

They sit near the middle of Ohio: the public schools North Olmsted children attend outscore 59% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #607 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 34%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is North Olmsted in?

North Olmsted City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,539 students in 6 schools (2024–25).

Where do North Olmsted kids go to high school?

North Olmsted High School, with 1,115 students; its own test results earn a C+.

What is North Olmsted’s graduation rate?

91% of the class of 2023 in North Olmsted City School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.

How much does North Olmsted spend per student?

$17,021 in North Olmsted City School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in North Olmsted?

Yes: St. Brendan Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 143 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.