Lorain County Public Schools
Lorain County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
90
public schools
Total Enrollment
43,377
students
School Districts
26
districts
How to use the Lorain County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Ohio; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Lorain County has 26 district entries. Lorain City is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 16 schools.
School records are spread across 13 listed communities. Lorain has the most listed schools, with 28 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 43 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 13 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 11 charter, 2 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
11 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
90
in Lorain County
Reported Enrollment
43,377
90 schools reporting
School Districts
26
districts
Charter Schools
11
12% of total
School Level Breakdown
26 School Districts in Lorain County
Lorain City
Elyria City Schools
Avon Local
North Ridgeville City
Amherst Exempted Village
Avon Lake City
Midview Local
Firelands Local
Sheffield-Sheffield Lake City
Keystone Local
90 Public Schools in Lorain County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 11 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 90 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Ridgeville Academic Center | Profile | North Ridgeville City | North Ridgeville, 44039Suburb: Large | 3–8 | Middle | 1,878 |
| Lorain High School | Profile | Lorain City | Lorain, 44052Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,722 |
| Elyria High School | Profile | Elyria City Schools | Elyria, 44035City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,639 |
| Avon High School | Profile | Avon Local | Avon, 44011Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,456 |
| North Ridgeville High School | Profile | North Ridgeville City | North Ridgeville, 44039Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,268 |
| William R Burton | Profile | Lorain County JVS | Oberlin, 44074Rural: Fringe | 8–12 | Vocational | 1,239 |
| Avon Lake High School | Profile | Avon Lake City | Avon Lake, 44012Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,152 |
| Powers Elementary School | Profile | Amherst Exempted Village | Amherst, 44001Suburb: Midsize | PK–3 | Primary | 1,123 |
| Avon Middle School | Profile | Avon Local | Avon, 44011Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,084 |
| Marion L Steele High School | Profile | Amherst Exempted Village | Amherst, 44001Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,039 |
| Avon Heritage Elementary School | Profile | Avon Local | Avon, 44011Suburb: Large | 3–5 | Primary | 972 |
| Amherst Junior High School | Listed only | Amherst Exempted Village | Amherst, 44001Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 867 |
| Horizon Science Academy Lorain | Listed only | Horizon Science Academy Lorain | Lorain, 44052Suburb: Midsize | KG–12 | Charter | 829 |
| Firelands Elementary School | Listed only | Firelands Local | Oberlin, 44074Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 783 |
| Midview High School | Listed only | Midview Local | Grafton, 44044Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 767 |
| Keystone Elementary School | Listed only | Keystone Local | Lagrange, 44050Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 654 |
| Avon East Elementary School | Listed only | Avon Local | Avon, 44011Suburb: Large | KG–2 | Primary | 644 |
| Liberty Elementary School | Listed only | North Ridgeville City | North Ridgeville, 44039Suburb: Large | 1–2 | Primary | 591 |
| Eastern Heights Middle School | Listed only | Elyria City Schools | Elyria, 44035City: Small | 5–8 | Middle | 579 |
| Northwood Middle School | Listed only | Elyria City Schools | Elyria, 44035City: Small | 5–8 | Middle | 564 |
North Ridgeville Academic Center
North Ridgeville City
North Ridgeville, 44039 / Suburb: Large
Lorain High School
Lorain City
Lorain, 44052 / Suburb: Midsize
Elyria High School
Elyria City Schools
Elyria, 44035 / City: Small
Avon High School
Avon Local
Avon, 44011 / Suburb: Large
North Ridgeville High School
North Ridgeville City
North Ridgeville, 44039 / Suburb: Large
William R Burton
Lorain County JVS
Oberlin, 44074 / Rural: Fringe
Avon Lake High School
Avon Lake City
Avon Lake, 44012 / Suburb: Large
Powers Elementary School
Amherst Exempted Village
Amherst, 44001 / Suburb: Midsize
Avon Middle School
Avon Local
Avon, 44011 / Suburb: Large
Marion L Steele High School
Amherst Exempted Village
Amherst, 44001 / Suburb: Midsize
Avon Heritage Elementary School
Avon Local
Avon, 44011 / Suburb: Large
Amherst Junior High School
Amherst Exempted Village
Amherst, 44001 / Suburb: Midsize
Horizon Science Academy Lorain
Horizon Science Academy Lorain
Lorain, 44052 / Suburb: Midsize
Firelands Elementary School
Firelands Local
Oberlin, 44074 / Rural: Fringe
Midview High School
Midview Local
Grafton, 44044 / Suburb: Midsize
Keystone Elementary School
Keystone Local
Lagrange, 44050 / Rural: Fringe
Avon East Elementary School
Avon Local
Avon, 44011 / Suburb: Large
Liberty Elementary School
North Ridgeville City
North Ridgeville, 44039 / Suburb: Large
Eastern Heights Middle School
Elyria City Schools
Elyria, 44035 / City: Small
Northwood Middle School
Elyria City Schools
Elyria, 44035 / City: Small
Lorain County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Lorain County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Ohio. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Lorain County public school directory?
The directory lists 90 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Lorain County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Lorain County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Lorain County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 11 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Lorain County?
Start with the 26 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Lorain County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.