Public schools in Parma, OH
15 open public schools with an address in Parma, operated by 5 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
15
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,327
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.9:1
Ohio median 17:1
Charter schools
4
1 virtual
An overview of Parma public schools
The federal directory lists 15 public schools in Parma, OH: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 3 combined or other. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,327 students, an average of 595 per school. The largest campus is Normandy High School (1,610 students), and the largest elementary school is Pleasant Valley Elementary School (971).
Parma City operates the most schools here (11), plus 4 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 17.9:1, higher 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 4 charter schools, 1 virtual school. 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.
About 77% 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 Parma
Parma City
Public school district
11 schools in Parma · 13 total
Constellation Schools: Parma Community
Independent charter agency
1 school in Parma
Global Village Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Parma
Huber Heights Preparatory Academy dba Parma Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Parma
Summit Academy Community School - Parma
Independent charter agency
1 school in Parma
Elementary schools in Parma
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentzler Elementary School Parma City | KG–04 | 435 | 17.8:1 | |
| Global Village Academy Global Village Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 235 | 22.9:1 | |
| Green Valley Elementary School Parma City | KG–04 | 371 | 19.5:1 | |
| Huber Heights Preparatory Academy dba Parma Academy Huber Heights Preparatory Academy dba Parma Academy · Charter | KG–03 | 162 | 20.3:1 | |
| John Muir Elementary School Parma City | KG–04 | 526 | 19.5:1 | |
| Pleasant Valley Elementary School Parma City | KG–04 | 971 | 19.8:1 | |
| Ridge-Brook Elementary School Parma City | KG–04 | 341 | 17.9:1 | |
| Thoreau Park Elementary School Parma City | KG–04 | 483 | 17.9:1 |
Middle schools in Parma
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbriar Middle School Parma City | 05–08 | 1,064 | 17.4:1 | |
| Shiloh Middle School Parma City | 05–08 | 729 | 16.4:1 |
High schools in Parma
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normandy High School Parma City | 09–12 | 1,610 | 19.1:1 | |
| Parma Virtual Learning Academy Parma City · Virtual | 09–12 | 54 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Parma
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Schools: Parma Community Constellation Schools: Parma Community · Charter | KG–12 | 1,259 | 16.8:1 | |
| First Step Preschool Parma City | PK–PK | — | — | |
| Summit Academy Community School - Parma Summit Academy Community School - Parma · Charter | KG–12 | 87 | 7.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63%
- Hispanic15.9%
- Black8.9%
- Asian3.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial8.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 Parma schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,327 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Parma
How many public schools are in Parma, OH?
The current NCES directory lists 15 open public schools with a location address in Parma: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 8,327 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Parma?
Schools with an address in Parma belong to 5 education agencies, led by Parma City (11 schools), Constellation Schools: Parma Community (1 school), Global Village Academy (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 Parma?
Normandy High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Parma, with 1,610 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Parma?
Yes. 4 of the 15 public schools in Parma are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Constellation Schools: Parma Community, Global Village Academy, Huber Heights Preparatory Academy dba Parma Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Parma schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Parma public schools is 17.9:1, higher 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 Parma 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