For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 904 students in 44053, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 44053, OH are Durling Middle School and Lorain Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 44053 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in 44053, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 44053, OH Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Durling Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Ridge Rd W
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 233-6869
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 233-6869
Grades: 5-8
| 447 students
Rank: #22.
Lorain Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4119 Leavitt Rd
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-3127
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-3127
Grades: K-8
| 457 students
44053, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4125 Leavitt Rd
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 960-0470
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 960-0470
Grades: K-12
| 255 students
Lorain Alternative Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1800 West 40th Street
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
1800 West 40th Street
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087
Grades: K-6
| 17 students
1800 West 40th Street
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087
Grades: 7-8
| 22 students
1800 West 40th St
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-5412
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-5412
Grades: PK
| n/a students
3301 Meister Rd
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4018
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4018
Grades: 4-6
| 124 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 44053, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 44053, OH include Durling Middle School and Lorain Preparatory Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 44053?
2 public elementary schools are located in 44053.
What is the racial composition of students in 44053?
44053 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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