Public schools in Willoughby, OH
6 open public schools with an address in Willoughby, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,161
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Ohio median 17:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Willoughby public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Willoughby, OH: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,161 students, an average of 527 per school. The largest campus is South High School (995 students), and the largest elementary school is Edison Elementary School (543).
Every listed school belongs to Willoughby-Eastlake 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 14.4:1, 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.
About 44% 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 Willoughby
Elementary schools in Willoughby
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Elementary School Willoughby-Eastlake City | KG–05 | 543 | 14.7:1 | |
| Grant Elementary School Willoughby-Eastlake City | KG–05 | 518 | 14:1 |
Middle schools in Willoughby
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Innovation Willoughby-Eastlake City | 03–08 | 448 | 17.2:1 | |
| Willoughby Middle School Willoughby-Eastlake City | 06–08 | 509 | 11.3:1 |
High schools in Willoughby
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Career Institute Willoughby-Eastlake City · Career and Technical School | 11–12 | 148 | 12.3:1 | |
| South High School Willoughby-Eastlake City | 09–12 | 995 | 17.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.1%
- Hispanic4%
- Black22.9%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Willoughby schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,161 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Willoughby
How many public schools are in Willoughby, OH?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Willoughby: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 3,161 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Willoughby?
All listed public schools with an address in Willoughby belong to Willoughby-Eastlake 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 Willoughby?
South High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Willoughby, with 995 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Willoughby?
No school with an address in Willoughby 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 Willoughby schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Willoughby public schools is 14.4:1, 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 Willoughby 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