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Schools in Rocky River · Rocky River City School District

Rocky River’s public schools outscore 97% of Ohio districts

87% of students in Rocky River’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Rocky River, 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.

#15of 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
88%
▲ 28 pts vs OH 60%
2021–22
Math proficiency
87%
▲ 35 pts vs OH 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
98%
▲ 12 pts vs OH 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$18.0K
▲ 8% vs OH $16.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.7
OH 16.9 · smaller classes
Schools in town
10
2,606 students on the public path
In brief

Rocky River’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 88% and math 87% in spring 2022, against 60% and 52% statewide; 98% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $17,955 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

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

From grade 3 the district’s path is Kensington Intermediate Elementary School, then Rocky River Middle School, then Rocky River High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Magnificat High School (private), Lutheran High School West (private), St. Christopher School (private), Ruffing Montessori School (private) and St. Thomas Lutheran 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 Rocky River’s grade

A+ Test scoresA+ Graduation

A+: better than 97% of Ohio school districts, #15 of 993 Ohio towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Ohio average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

Ohio school districts we grade (910)Better than 97%
Lower resultsHigher results
Ohio towns with similar household incomes (1102)Better than 96%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,374 test results and a graduating class of 223 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Rocky River’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,364 in math, 1,385 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
K–2Goldwood Primary Elementary SchoolRocky River City School DistrictNo scores
3–5Kensington Intermediate Elementary SchoolRocky River City School DistrictA+
6–8Rocky River Middle SchoolRocky River City School DistrictA+
9–12Rocky River High SchoolRocky River City School DistrictA+

Rocky River’s public schools are run by Rocky River 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.

Rocky River City School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 2,606 students · 15.7 per teacher (OH 16.9)
$17,955OH $16,610 · FY2024
A+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading88%
State average 59.5% · 1385 students tested
Math87%
State average 52.2% · 1364 students tested

Rocky River vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Rocky RiverA+Rocky River City
LakewoodB+Lakewood City
Fairview ParkB+Fairview Park City
Bay VillageA+Bay Village City
WestlakeAWestlake City

Every school in Rocky River

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).

District schools in Rocky Riverby address
Rocky River Early Childhood Center at Beach School
Prekindergarten · Grades PK
80 students20:1Rate it →
Goldwood Primary Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–2
575 students19:1Rate it →
Kensington Intermediate Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 3–5
A+
586 students18:1Rate it →
Rocky River Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
A+
573 students13:1Rate it →
Rocky River High School
High · Grades 9–12
A+
792 students14:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Magnificat High School
High · Grades 9–12
Private · Catholic · All-girls
705 students10:1Rate it →
Lutheran High School West
Grades 6–12
Private · Religious
672 students12:1Rate it →
St. Christopher School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Catholic
278 students19:1Rate it →
Ruffing Montessori School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Nonsectarian
275 students15:1Rate it →
St. Thomas Lutheran School
Elementary · Grades PK–K
Private · Religious
29 students26:1Rate it →

Questions about Rocky River’s schools

Are Rocky River’s schools good?

By Ohio’s own tests, yes: the public schools Rocky River children attend outscore 97% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #15 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 96%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Rocky River in?

Rocky River City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,606 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

Where do Rocky River kids go to high school?

Rocky River High School, with 792 students; its own test results earn an A+.

What is Rocky River’s graduation rate?

98% of the class of 2023 in Rocky River City School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.

How much does Rocky River spend per student?

$17,955 in Rocky River City School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Rocky River?

Yes: Magnificat High School (catholic · all-girls, grades 9–12, 705 students), Lutheran High School West (religious, grades 6–12, 672 students), St. Christopher School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 278 students), Ruffing Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 275 students) and St. Thomas Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–K, 29 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.