For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 8,312 students in 44131, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 44131, OH are Independence Primary School, Independence Middle School and Hillside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 44131 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in 44131, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 44131, OH Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Independence Primary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7600 Hillside Rd
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5870
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5870
Gr: PK-4 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6111 Archwood Rd
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5865
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5865
Gr: 5-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Hillside Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Educational Park Dr
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 885-2373
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 885-2373
Gr: 5-8 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Albert Einstein Academy For Letters Arts And Sciences-ohio
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20566 Albion Rd
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 471-4982
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 471-4982
Gr: K-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Alternative Education Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4 Summit Park Dr Ste 350
Independence, OH 44131
(866) 509-3099
Independence, OH 44131
(866) 509-3099
Gr: K-12 | 6,486 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
4 Summit Park Drive, Suite 350
Independence, OH 44131
(330) 253-8680
Independence, OH 44131
(330) 253-8680
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Pathfinder Career Academy Of Ohio
Charter School
4 Summit Park Dr
Independence, OH 44131
(866) 531-6035
Independence, OH 44131
(866) 531-6035
Gr: 6-10 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
44131, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1300 East Dartmoor Ave
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 885-2420
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 885-2420
Gr: K-6 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 44131, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 44131, OH include Independence Primary School, Independence Middle School and Hillside Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 44131?
7 public elementary schools are located in 44131.
What is the racial composition of students in 44131?
44131 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).