For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,033 students in Aurora, OH (there are , serving 148 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Aurora, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%). Aurora has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Ohio.
The top ranked public schools in Aurora, OH are Aurora High School, Leighton Elementary School and Harmon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aurora, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Aurora have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Aurora, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aurora High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
109 W Pioneer Trl
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-3501
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-3501
Grades: 9-12
| 963 students
Rank: #22.
Leighton Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
121 Aurora Hudson Rd
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-2209
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-2209
Grades: 3-5
| 679 students
Rank: #33.
Harmon Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
130 Aurora Hudson Rd
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-3375
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-3375
Grades: 6-8
| 688 students
Rank: n/an/a
105 Hurd Rd
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-3175
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-3175
Grades: 1-2
| 417 students
Rank: n/an/a
646 S Chillicothe Rd
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-6199
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-6199
Grades: PK-K
| 286 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Aurora, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Aurora, OH include Aurora High School, Leighton Elementary School and Harmon Middle School. Aurora has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Ohio.
How many public schools are located in Aurora?
5 public schools are located in Aurora.
What percentage of students in Aurora go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Aurora are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora?
Aurora public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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