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Schools in North Ridgeville · North Ridgeville City School District

North Ridgeville’s public schools outscore 68% of Ohio districts

On the state reading tests, 71% of North Ridgeville’s students scored proficient, above the Ohio average (60%). The grade covers the public school district serving North Ridgeville, 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.

#462of 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
71%
▲ 12 pts vs OH 60%
2021–22
Math proficiency
60%
▲ 8 pts vs OH 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
91%
▲ 5 pts vs OH 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$12.4K
▼ 26% vs OH $16.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
20.6
OH 16.9 · larger classes
Schools in town
7
4,486 students on the public path
In brief

North Ridgeville’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 1027 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of North Ridgeville’s, its schools beat 45%, lower than their 68% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 71% and math 60% 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 $12,360 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then two middle and one high school

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Lake Ridge Academy (private) and St. Peter 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 North Ridgeville’s grade

B+ Test scoresC+ Graduation

B+: better than 68% of Ohio school districts, #462 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 68%
Lower resultsHigher results
Ohio towns with similar household incomes (1027)Better than 45%
BB+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 2,474 test results and a graduating class of 348 could put North Ridgeville anywhere from B to B+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of North Ridgeville’s students in the tested grades sat them (2,454 in math, 2,494 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–KNorth Ridgeville Early Childhood Learning CommunityNorth Ridgeville City School DistrictNo scores
2–82 schoolsDepends on your addressB− to A−
9–12North Ridgeville High SchoolNorth Ridgeville City School DistrictB−

North Ridgeville’s public schools are run by North Ridgeville 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.

Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading71%
State average 59.5% · 2494 students tested
Math60%
State average 52.2% · 2454 students tested

North Ridgeville vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
North RidgevilleB+North Ridgeville City
EatonBMidview Local
ElyriaCElyria City
OlmstedAOlmsted Falls City
North OlmstedBNorth Olmsted City
AvonAAvon Local

Every school in North Ridgeville

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 Ridgevilleby address
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade

Questions about North Ridgeville’s schools

Are North Ridgeville’s schools good?

By Ohio’s own tests, yes: the public schools North Ridgeville children attend outscore 68% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #462 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 45%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is North Ridgeville in?

North Ridgeville City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,486 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

Where do North Ridgeville kids go to high school?

North Ridgeville High School, with 1,248 students; its own test results earn a B−.

What is North Ridgeville’s graduation rate?

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

How much does North Ridgeville spend per student?

$12,360 in North Ridgeville City School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in North Ridgeville?

Yes: Lake Ridge Academy (nonsectarian, grades K–12, 371 students) and St. Peter School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 336 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.