For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,731 students in Oberlin, OH.
The top ranked public schools in Oberlin, OH are Firelands Elementary School, Firelands Middle School and Langston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oberlin, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Oberlin have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Oberlin, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Firelands Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10779 Vermilion Rd
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 965-5381
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 965-5381
Grades: K-5
| 791 students
Rank: #22.
Firelands Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10521 Vermilion Rd
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 986-7021
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 986-7021
Grades: 6-8
| 417 students
Rank: #33.
Langston Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 N Pleasant St
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 775-7961
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 775-7961
Grades: 6-8
| 196 students
Rank: #44.
Firelands High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10521 Vermilion Rd
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 965-4255
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 965-4255
Grades: 9-12
| 519 students
Rank: #55.
Oberlin Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 N Park St
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 775-3473
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 775-3473
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Rank: #66.
Oberlin High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
281 N Pleasant St
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 774-1295
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 774-1295
Grades: 9-12
| 225 students
Rank: n/an/a
William R Burton
Vocational School
15181 State Route 58
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 774-1051
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 774-1051
Grades: 8-12
| 1,222 students
Oberlin, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
153 N Main St
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 774-1458
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 774-1458
Grades: K
| 1 students
36 S Prospect St
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 774-4421
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 774-4421
Grades: 3-5
| 186 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Oberlin, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Oberlin, OH include Firelands Elementary School, Firelands Middle School and Langston Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Oberlin?
7 public schools are located in Oberlin.
What is the racial composition of students in Oberlin?
Oberlin public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Oberlin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Oberlin include: Langston Middle School vs. Firelands Middle School
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