Public schools in Solon, OH
8 open public schools with an address in Solon, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,670
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.8:1
Ohio median 17:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Solon public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Solon, OH: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,670 students, an average of 584 per school. The largest campus is Solon High School (1,519 students), and the largest elementary school is Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School (512).
Solon City operates the most schools here (7), 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 18.8:1, 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 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 19% 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 Solon
Elementary schools in Solon
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School Solon City | KG–04 | 512 | 19.4:1 | |
| Grace L Roxbury Elementary School Solon City | KG–04 | 487 | 18.9:1 | |
| Parkside Elementary School Solon City | KG–04 | 502 | 19.2:1 | |
| Solon Academy Solon Academy · Charter | KG–02 | 76 | 19:1 |
Middle schools in Solon
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Middle School Solon City | 04–08 | 730 | 18.2:1 | |
| Solon Middle School Solon City | 07–08 | 768 | 17.8:1 |
High schools in Solon
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solon High School Solon City | 09–12 | 1,519 | 18.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Solon
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph V. Regano Early Learning Center Solon City | PK–PK | 76 | 15.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.6%
- Hispanic4.3%
- Black16.2%
- Asian23.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Solon schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,670 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Solon
How many public schools are in Solon, OH?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Solon: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,670 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Solon?
Schools with an address in Solon belong to 2 education agencies, led by Solon City (7 schools), Solon 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 Solon?
Solon High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Solon, with 1,519 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Solon?
Yes. 1 of the 8 public schools in Solon are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Solon Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Solon schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Solon public schools is 18.8:1, 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 Solon 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