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Schools in Solon · Solon City School District

Solon’s public schools outscore 98% of Ohio districts

In Solon, 92% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Solon, 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.

#6of 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
92%
▲ 32 pts vs OH 60%
2021–22
Math proficiency
92%
▲ 40 pts vs OH 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
97%
▲ 11 pts vs OH 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$18.4K
▲ 11% vs OH $16.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
18.5
OH 16.9 · larger classes
Schools in town
9
4,594 students on the public path
In brief

Solon’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 92% and math 92% in spring 2022, against 60% and 52% statewide; 97% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $18,361 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Three elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Solon Middle School, then Solon High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Solon Academy and St. Rita 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 Solon’s grade

A+ Test scoresB+ Graduation

A+: better than 98% of Ohio school districts, #6 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 98%
Lower resultsHigher results
Ohio towns with similar household incomes (273)Better than 99%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 2,413 test results and a graduating class of 425 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Solon’s students in the tested grades sat them (2,353 in math, 2,473 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
K–43 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressA+
7–9Solon Middle SchoolSolon City School DistrictA+
10–12Solon High SchoolSolon City School DistrictA

Solon’s public schools are run by Solon City School District, which also serves Glenwillow. Parts of Solon (2% of its land) are served by Orange City 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.

Solon City School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 7 schools · 4,594 students, up 2% since 2020–21 · 18.5 per teacher (OH 16.9)
$18,361OH $16,610 · FY2024
A+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading92%
State average 59.5% · 2473 students tested
Math92%
State average 52.2% · 2353 students tested

Solon vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
SolonA+Solon City
Glenwillow—Solon City
Bentleyville—Chagrin Falls Exempted Village
RemindervilleATwinsburg City
Moreland HillsA+Orange City PK–12 · Chagrin Falls Exempted Village PK–12
Bedford HeightsCBedford City

Every school in Solon

9 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 Solonby address
Joseph V. Regano Early Learning Center
Prekindergarten · Grades PK
76 students15:1Rate it →
Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–4
A+
512 students19:1Rate it →
Parkside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–4
A+
502 students19:1Rate it →
Grace L Roxbury Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–4
A+
487 students19:1Rate it →
Orchard Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–6
A+
730 students18:1Rate it →
Solon Middle School
Middle · Grades 7–9
A+
768 students18:1Rate it →
Solon High School
High · Grades 9–12
A
1,519 students19:1Rate it →
Charter schoolsfree, open by application
Solon Academy
Elementary · Grades K–2
Charter
76 students19:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Rita School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Catholic
334 students16:1Rate it →

Questions about Solon’s schools

Are Solon’s schools good?

By Ohio’s own tests, yes: the public schools Solon children attend outscore 98% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #6 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 99%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Solon in?

Solon City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,594 students in 7 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Solon are served by Orange City.

Where do Solon kids go to high school?

Solon High School, with 1,519 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Solon’s graduation rate?

97% of the class of 2023 in Solon City School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.

How much does Solon spend per student?

$18,361 in Solon City School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Solon?

Yes: St. Rita School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 334 students). Solon also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.

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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.