For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 904 students in the neighborhood of Jefferson, Cleveland, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson are Global Ambassadors Language Academy and Garfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Jefferson, Cleveland, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Jefferson, Cleveland, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Global Ambassadors Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13442 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 315-7942
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 315-7942
Grades: K-8
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3800 W 140th St
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 838-6300
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 838-6300
Grades: PK-10
| 565 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Jefferson, Cleveland, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Jefferson, Cleveland, OH include Global Ambassadors Language Academy and Garfield Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Jefferson, Cleveland?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Jefferson, Cleveland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Jefferson, Cleveland?
the neighborhood of Jefferson, Cleveland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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