For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,596 students in Rocky River, OH (there are , serving 1,968 private students). 57% of all K-12 students in Rocky River, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%). Rocky River has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Ohio.
The top ranked public schools in Rocky River, OH are Kensington Intermediate Elementary School, Rocky River High School and Rocky River Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rocky River, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Rocky River have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Rocky River, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kensington Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
20140 Lake Rd
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6770
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6770
Grades: 3-5
| 593 students
Rank: #22.
Rocky River High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20951 Detroit Rd
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6800
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 825 students
Rank: #33.
Rocky River Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1631 Lakeview Ave
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6870
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6870
Grades: 6-8
| 552 students
Rank: n/an/a
21600 Center Ridge Rd
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6720
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6720
Grades: K-2
| 572 students
1101 Morewood Pkwy
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6000
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6000
Grades: PK
| 54 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rocky River, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Rocky River, OH include Kensington Intermediate Elementary School, Rocky River High School and Rocky River Middle School. Rocky River has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Ohio.
How many public schools are located in Rocky River?
5 public schools are located in Rocky River.
What percentage of students in Rocky River go to public school?
57% of all K-12 students in Rocky River are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rocky River?
Rocky River public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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