Best Public Schools in Zip Code 44111

The 44111 zip code area of Cleveland, Ohio is home to 15 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 5 high schools, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Cleveland Municipal school district. While a few schools stand out, the majority struggle with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and low graduation rates, pointing to broader systemic challenges facing the district.

Among the standout schools are Riverside School, an elementary school with a higher statewide ranking and stronger test scores, and the Global Ambassadors Language Academy, a public charter elementary/middle school with higher district rankings and some of the best test scores in the area. The Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Elementary and Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Middle also stand out with higher district rankings and strong test scores.

However, the data reveals significant disparities in performance and outcomes across the schools in the 44111 zip code. Chronic absenteeism rates are high, with most schools reporting over 50% of students chronically absent. Test scores vary widely, with the majority of schools performing well below state averages, particularly in math and science. The high schools in the area report 4-year graduation rates around 76.5%, lower than the state average. These challenges point to the need for a comprehensive, district-wide approach to address the systemic issues facing the Cleveland Municipal school district.