Public schools in Lorain, OH
27 open public schools with an address in Lorain, operated by 10 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
27
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,319
27 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Ohio median 17:1
Charter schools
8
1 virtual
An overview of Lorain public schools
The federal directory lists 27 public schools in Lorain, OH: 15 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high, 3 combined or other. The 27 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,319 students, an average of 345 per school. The largest campus is Lorain High School (1,773 students), and the largest elementary school is Vincent Elementary School (456).
Lorain City operates the most schools here (16), and 2 regular districts have at least one Lorain campus, plus 8 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 15.4:1, lower than 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 8 charter schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Lorain
Lorain City
Public school district
16 schools in Lorain
Clearview Local
Public school district
3 schools in Lorain
Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary
Independent charter agency
1 school in Lorain
Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Middle
Independent charter agency
1 school in Lorain
Horizon Science Academy Lorain
Independent charter agency
1 school in Lorain
Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Lorain
Lorain Preparatory Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Lorain
Lorain Preparatory High School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Lorain
Steel City High School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Lorain
Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-Lorain
Independent charter agency
1 school in Lorain
Elementary schools in Lorain
15| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral King Elementary School Lorain City | PK–05 | 278 | 13.9:1 | |
| Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary · Charter | KG–04 | 89 | 16.2:1 | |
| Frank Jacinto Elementary Lorain City | PK–05 | 307 | 15.7:1 | |
| Garfield Elementary School Lorain City | PK–05 | 259 | 15:1 | |
| Hawthorne Elementary School Lorain City | PK–05 | 218 | 13.2:1 | |
| Helen Steiner Rice ES Lorain City | PK–05 | 291 | 14.9:1 | |
| Larkmoor Elementary School Lorain City | PK–05 | 432 | 16:1 | |
| Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 248 | 14.6:1 | |
| Lorain Preparatory Academy Lorain Preparatory Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 416 | 18.9:1 | |
| Palm Elementary School Lorain City | PK–05 | 295 | 16.9:1 | |
| Stevan Dohanos Elementary School Lorain City | PK–05 | 301 | 18.8:1 | |
| Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-Lorain Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-Lorain · Charter | KG–08 | 69 | 10.6:1 | |
| Toni Wofford Morrison ES Lorain City | PK–05 | 324 | 24:1 | |
| Vincent Elementary School Clearview Local | KG–04 | 456 | 16.3:1 | |
| Washington Elementary School Lorain City | PK–05 | 287 | 12.8:1 |
Middle schools in Lorain
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Middle Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Middle · Charter | 05–08 | 102 | 18.4:1 | |
| Durling Middle School Clearview Local | 05–08 | 448 | 17.9:1 | |
| General Johnnie Wilson Middle School Lorain City | 06–08 | 439 | 13.7:1 | |
| Longfellow Middle School Lorain City | 06–08 | 398 | 13.7:1 | |
| Southview Middle School Lorain City | 06–08 | 423 | 13.2:1 |
High schools in Lorain
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearview High School Clearview Local | 09–12 | 333 | 13.6:1 | |
| Lorain High School Lorain City | 09–12 | 1,773 | 17.8:1 | |
| Lorain Preparatory High School Lorain Preparatory High School · Charter | 09–12 | 109 | 10.6:1 | |
| Success Academy Lorain City | 10–12 | 125 | 25:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Lorain
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Academy Lorain City · Virtual | KG–12 | 0 | — | |
| Horizon Science Academy Lorain Horizon Science Academy Lorain · Charter | KG–12 | 839 | 16.1:1 | |
| Steel City High School Steel City High School · Charter | 09–11 | 60 | 8.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White21.1%
- Hispanic45.9%
- Black22.9%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 26 Lorain schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,319 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lorain
How many public schools are in Lorain, OH?
The current NCES directory lists 27 open public schools with a location address in Lorain: 15 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 9,319 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lorain?
Schools with an address in Lorain belong to 10 education agencies, led by Lorain City (16 schools), Clearview Local (3 schools), Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary (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 Lorain?
Lorain High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lorain, with 1,773 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lorain?
Yes. 8 of the 27 public schools in Lorain are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary, Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Middle, Horizon Science Academy Lorain. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lorain schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lorain public schools is 15.4:1, lower than 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 Lorain 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.
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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