Public schools in Elyria, OH
12 open public schools with an address in Elyria, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,293
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.4:1
Ohio median 17:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Elyria public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Elyria, OH: 7 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,293 students, an average of 524 per school. The largest campus is Elyria High School (1,540 students), and the largest elementary school is Eastern Heights Elementary School (559).
Elyria City Schools operates the most schools here (10), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.4:1, similar to the statewide school median of 17:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Elyria
Elementary schools in Elyria
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Schools: Elyria Community Constellation Schools: Elyria Community · Charter | KG–08 | 409 | 19.3:1 | |
| Eastern Heights Elementary School Elyria City Schools | KG–04 | 559 | 17:1 | |
| Ely Elementary School Elyria City Schools | KG–04 | 462 | 18.6:1 | |
| Elyria Early Childhood Center Elyria City Schools | PK–KG | 302 | 18.9:1 | |
| Hamilton Elementary School Elyria City Schools | PK–04 | 437 | 16.9:1 | |
| Northwood Elementary School Elyria City Schools | KG–04 | 333 | 17.8:1 | |
| Westwood Elementary School Elyria City Schools | KG–04 | 441 | 18.1:1 |
Middle schools in Elyria
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Heights Middle School Elyria City Schools | 05–08 | 549 | 12.9:1 | |
| Northwood Middle School Elyria City Schools | 05–08 | 599 | 14.1:1 | |
| Westwood Middle School Elyria City Schools | 05–08 | 480 | 11:1 |
High schools in Elyria
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black River Career Prep High School Black River Career Prep High School · Charter | 09–12 | 182 | 20.2:1 | |
| Elyria High School Elyria City Schools | 09–12 | 1,540 | 12.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.5%
- Hispanic18.3%
- Black18.4%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial18.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Elyria schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,293 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Elyria
How many public schools are in Elyria, OH?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Elyria: 7 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 6,293 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Elyria?
Schools with an address in Elyria belong to 3 education agencies, led by Elyria City Schools (10 schools), Black River Career Prep High School (1 school), Constellation Schools: Elyria Community (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Elyria?
Elyria High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Elyria, with 1,540 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Elyria?
Yes. 2 of the 12 public schools in Elyria are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Black River Career Prep High School, Constellation Schools: Elyria Community. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Elyria schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Elyria public schools is 17.4:1, similar to the Ohio school median of 17:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Elyria guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Ohio cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Ohio cities