Public schools in Rocky River, OH
5 open public schools with an address in Rocky River, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,606
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18:1
Ohio median 17:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Rocky River public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Rocky River, OH: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,606 students, an average of 521 per school. The largest campus is Rocky River High School (792 students), and the largest elementary school is Kensington Intermediate Elementary School (586).
Every listed school belongs to Rocky River City. 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 18:1, 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.
About 15% 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 Rocky River
Elementary schools in Rocky River
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldwood Primary Elementary School Rocky River City | KG–02 | 575 | 19.2:1 | |
| Kensington Intermediate Elementary School Rocky River City | 03–05 | 586 | 18:1 |
Middle schools in Rocky River
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky River Middle School Rocky River City | 06–08 | 573 | 13.3:1 |
High schools in Rocky River
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky River High School Rocky River City | 09–12 | 792 | 14.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Rocky River
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky River Early Childhood Center at Beach School Rocky River City | PK–PK | 80 | 20:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White87.5%
- Hispanic3.9%
- Black0.9%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Rocky River schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,606 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Rocky River
How many public schools are in Rocky River, OH?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Rocky River: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,606 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Rocky River?
All listed public schools with an address in Rocky River belong to Rocky River City. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Rocky River?
Rocky River High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Rocky River, with 792 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Rocky River?
No school with an address in Rocky River is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Ohio.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Rocky River schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Rocky River public schools is 18:1, 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 Rocky River 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