Public schools in Shaker Heights, OH
8 open public schools with an address in Shaker Heights, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,008
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.9:1
Ohio median 17:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Shaker Heights public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Shaker Heights, OH: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,008 students, an average of 668 per school. The largest campus is Shaker Hts High School (1,418 students), and the largest elementary school is Lomond Elementary School (467).
Every listed school belongs to Shaker Heights 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 18.9:1, 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.
About 38% 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 Shaker Heights
Elementary schools in Shaker Heights
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulevard Elementary School Shaker Heights City | KG–05 | — | — | |
| Fernway Elementary School Shaker Heights City | KG–05 | 326 | 22.5:1 | |
| Lomond Elementary School Shaker Heights City | KG–05 | 467 | 22.2:1 | |
| Mercer Elementary School Shaker Heights City | KG–05 | 396 | 18.9:1 | |
| Onaway Elementary School Shaker Heights City | KG–05 | 462 | 18.9:1 |
Middle schools in Shaker Heights
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaker Hts Middle School Shaker Heights City | 06–08 | 939 | 16.5:1 |
High schools in Shaker Heights
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaker Hts High School Shaker Heights City | 09–12 | 1,418 | 14:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Shaker Heights
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludlow Early Learning Center Shaker Heights City | PK–PK | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White38.4%
- Hispanic4.3%
- Black45.6%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Shaker Heights schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,008 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Shaker Heights
How many public schools are in Shaker Heights, OH?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Shaker Heights: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,008 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Shaker Heights?
All listed public schools with an address in Shaker Heights belong to Shaker Heights 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 Shaker Heights?
Shaker Hts High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Shaker Heights, with 1,418 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Shaker Heights?
No school with an address in Shaker Heights 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 Shaker Heights schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Shaker Heights public schools is 18.9:1, 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 Shaker Heights 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