Phillip Henninger House · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainParma’s public schools score below 55% of Ohio districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Parma, 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.
Parma’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1430 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of Parma’s, its schools beat 17%, lower than their 45% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 55% of tested students were proficient in reading and 48% in math, against 60% and 52% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
88% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,856 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Six elementary schools, then two middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 17% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Constellation Schools: Parma Community, Summit Academy Community School - Parma, Global Village Academy, Huber Heights Preparatory Academy dba Parma Academy, St. Charles School (private), St. Columbkille School (private), Bethany Lutheran School (private), Holy Family School (private), St. Anthony of Padua School (private), Bethel Christian Academy (private), Al Ihsan School (private), Steps Educational Group (private) and Providence Academy (private) are in town. Parma Virtual Learning Academy, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. 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 Parma’s grade
B−: better than 45% of Ohio school districts, #803 of 993 Ohio towns. Graduation is above the Ohio average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Parma, with each school’s own grade.
5th grade in Parma · depends on your address
Greenbriar Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 1,064 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Shiloh Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 729 students · 16:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Parma · depends on your address
Greenbriar Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 1,064 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Shiloh Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 729 students · 16:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Parma · depends on your address
Greenbriar Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 1,064 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Shiloh Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 729 students · 16:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Parma · depends on your address
Greenbriar Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 1,064 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Shiloh Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 729 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Parma’s public schools are run by Parma City School District, which also serves Parma Heights and Seven Hills. 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.
Below the state in reading
Parma vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Parma’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Parma | B− | Parma City |
| Parma Heights | B− | Parma City |
| Seven Hills | B− | Parma City |
| North Royalton | A | North Royalton City |
| Brook Park | B | Berea City |
2 of the 4 neighbors share Parma City with Parma, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Parma
23 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).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (First Step Preschool).
Questions about Parma’s schools
Are Parma’s schools good?
On Ohio’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Parma children attend score below 55% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #803 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 17%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Parma in?
Parma City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 8,703 students in 12 schools (2024–25).
Where do Parma kids go to high school?
Normandy High School, with 1,610 students; its own test results earn a B.
What is Parma’s graduation rate?
88% of the class of 2023 in Parma City School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.
How much does Parma spend per student?
$17,856 in Parma City School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Parma?
Yes: St. Charles School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 462 students), St. Columbkille School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 336 students), Bethany Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 322 students), Holy Family School (Catholic, grades K–8, 236 students), St. Anthony of Padua School (Catholic, grades K–8, 216 students), Bethel Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–8, 197 students), Al Ihsan School (religious, grades K–5, 131 students), Steps Educational Group (special education, grades PK–12, 125 students) and Providence Academy (religious, grades PK–6, 103 students). Parma also has 4 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Parma families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Parma → They have their own page.
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.