30 schools in Lorain

Ohio · Public K-12

Across Lorain, 30 public K-12 schools serve approximately 9,350 students across 15 elementary, 5 middle, and 6 high.

7-year change in Lorain

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25

Total enrollment

9,319

-715 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18

School count

+1 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18

% White

21%

was 28%

% Hispanic

46%

was 39%

% Black

23%

was 24%

% Asian

was 0%

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

A-Z Largest Top rated

Name	Level	Grades	Enrollment
Admiral King Elementary School	Elementary	PK-05	278
Clearview High School	High	09-12	333
Clearview Local Schools	High	06-12	31
Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary	Elementary	KG-04	89
Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Middle	Middle	05-08	102
Digital Academy	Combined	KG-12	0
Durling Middle School	Middle	05-08	448
Frank Jacinto Elementary	Elementary	PK-05	307
Garfield Elementary School	Elementary	PK-05	259
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School	Middle	06-08	439
Hawthorne Elementary School	Elementary	PK-05	218
Helen Steiner Rice ES	Elementary	PK-05	291
Horizon Science Academy Lorain	Combined	KG-12	839
Larkmoor Elementary School	Elementary	PK-05	432
Longfellow Middle School	Middle	06-08	398
Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy	Elementary	KG-08	248
Lorain County Community Action Agency Central Plaza	Combined	M-M	·
Lorain High School	High	09-12	1,773
Lorain Preparatory Academy	Elementary	KG-08	416
Lorain Preparatory High School	High	09-12	109
New Beginnings	High	10-12	125
Palm Elementary School	Elementary	PK-05	295
Southview Middle School	Middle	06-08	423
Steel City High School	High	09-12	60
Stevan Dohanos Elementary School	Elementary	PK-05	301
Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-Lorain	Elementary	KG-08	69
Summit Academy School - Lorain	Combined	M-M	·
Toni Wofford Morrison ES	Elementary	PK-05	324
Vincent Elementary School	Elementary	KG-04	456
Washington Elementary School	Elementary	PK-05	287

About Lorain

Across Lorain, Ohio, 30 public schools enrolls about 9,350 students between them.

In terms of grade levels, the city is made up of 15 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high, and 4 other.

Schools in Lorain average about 312 students each, 33% below the Ohio norm.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 9,319 students, decreased 7% from the 10,034 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Lorain added 1 school, going from 25 to 26. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment expanded from 39% to 46%.

On allk12, the community for Lorain discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Lorain, Ohio?

There are 30 public K-12 schools in Lorain, with a combined enrollment of about 9,350.

How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Lorain?

Lorain has 15 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high, 4 combined-grade public schools.

What is the largest public school in Lorain?

Lorain High School is the largest public school in Lorain by enrollment, with approximately 1,773 students.

What school districts serve Lorain?

Lorain is served by 11 public school districts, including Lorain City, Horizon Science Academy Lorain, Summit Academy School - Lorain, Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary, Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy and 6 others.

What grade levels do public schools in Lorain cover?

Public schools in Lorain serve students from pre-K through grade 12.

Are there charter schools in Lorain?

9 of the 30 public schools in Lorain are charter schools.