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Oberlin City Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 782 students in Oberlin City Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
51±¬ÁÏs in Oberlin City Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
782 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Oberlin City Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 918 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#364 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
13%
8%
% Black
19%
17%
% White
49%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
19%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,402 is higher than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,457 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,402
$17,287
Spending / Student
$33,457
$17,235
Best Oberlin City Schools School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oberlin City Schools School District?
Oberlin City Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 782 students.
What is the rank of Oberlin City Schools School District?
Oberlin City Schools School District is ranked #374 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oberlin City Schools School District?
49% of Oberlin City Schools School District students are White, 19% of students are Black, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oberlin City Schools School District?
Oberlin City Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Oberlin City Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,457 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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