For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,692 students in Sheffield Lake, OH (there are , serving 158 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Sheffield Lake, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Sheffield Lake, OH are Forestlawn Early Learning Center, Brookside Middle School and Brookside Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheffield Lake, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Sheffield Lake have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Sheffield Lake, OH (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forestlawn Early Learning Center
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3975 Forestlawn Ave
Sheffield Lake, OH 44054
(440) 949-4238
Sheffield Lake, OH 44054
(440) 949-4238
Gr: PK-K | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Brookside Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1662 Harris Rd
Sheffield Lake, OH 44054
(440) 949-4228
Sheffield Lake, OH 44054
(440) 949-4228
Gr: 7-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Brookside Intermediate School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1812 Harris Rd
Sheffield Lake, OH 44054
(440) 949-4233
Sheffield Lake, OH 44054
(440) 949-4233
Gr: 3-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Brookside High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1662 Harris Rd
Sheffield Lake, OH 44054
(440) 949-4220
Sheffield Lake, OH 44054
(440) 949-4220
Gr: 9-12 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
4975 Oster Rd
Sheffield Lake, OH 44054
(440) 949-4234
Sheffield Lake, OH 44054
(440) 949-4234
Gr: 1-2 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Sheffield Academy
Charter School
2180 Lake Breeze Rd
Sheffield Lake, OH 44054
(440) 201-3875
Sheffield Lake, OH 44054
(440) 201-3875
Gr: K-6 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sheffield Lake, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Sheffield Lake, OH include Forestlawn Early Learning Center, Brookside Middle School and Brookside Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Sheffield Lake?
6 public schools are located in Sheffield Lake.
What percentage of students in Sheffield Lake go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Sheffield Lake are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sheffield Lake?
Sheffield Lake public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Sheffield Lake are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sheffield Lake include: Forestlawn Early Learning Center vs. Knollwood Elementary School, Knollwood Elementary School vs. Forestlawn Early Learning Center
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