Public schools in Lakewood, OH
14 open public schools with an address in Lakewood, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,502
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Ohio median 17:1
Charter schools
1
1 virtual
An overview of Lakewood public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Lakewood, OH: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,502 students, an average of 322 per school. The largest campus is Lakewood High School (1,372 students), and the largest elementary school is Emerson Elementary School (323).
Lakewood City operates the most schools here (13), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 16.7:1, 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 1 charter school, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 40% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Lakewood
Elementary schools in Lakewood
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Elementary School Lakewood City | PK–05 | 323 | 19:1 | |
| Grant Elementary School Lakewood City | PK–05 | 323 | 16.2:1 | |
| Harrison Elementary School Lakewood City | PK–05 | 255 | 14.2:1 | |
| Hayes Elementary School Lakewood City | PK–05 | 292 | 20.9:1 | |
| Horace Mann Elementary School Lakewood City | PK–05 | 269 | 16.8:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary School Lakewood City | PK–05 | 270 | 18:1 | |
| Roosevelt Elementary School Lakewood City | KG–05 | 233 | 16.6:1 |
Middle schools in Lakewood
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Middle School Lakewood City | 06–08 | 457 | 15.2:1 | |
| Harding Middle School Lakewood City | 06–08 | 446 | 16.5:1 |
High schools in Lakewood
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin School of Opportunity - On Site Lakewood City | 07–12 | 59 | — | |
| Lake Erie International High School Lake Erie International High School · Charter | 09–12 | 133 | 20.5:1 | |
| Lakewood High School Lakewood City | 09–12 | 1,372 | 17.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Lakewood
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin School of Opportunity Online Lakewood City · Virtual | 02–12 | 36 | 6:1 | |
| Taft Center for Innovation Lakewood City | PK–PK | 34 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.3%
- Hispanic4.1%
- Black7.1%
- Asian4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 Lakewood schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,502 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lakewood
How many public schools are in Lakewood, OH?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Lakewood: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 4,502 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lakewood?
Schools with an address in Lakewood belong to 2 education agencies, led by Lakewood City (13 schools), Lake Erie International High School (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 Lakewood?
Lakewood High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lakewood, with 1,372 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lakewood?
Yes. 1 of the 14 public schools in Lakewood are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Lake Erie International High School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lakewood schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lakewood public schools is 16.7:1, 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 Lakewood 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