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8 schools in Shaker Heights

Ohio · Public K-12

8 public-school campuses operate inside Shaker Heights, with roughly 4,650 K-12 students enrolled (5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Shaker Heights

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,008
-954 (-19%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
-2 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
38%
was 41%
% Hispanic
4%
was 3%
% Black
46%
was 45%
% Asian
2%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
28,922
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
4,650
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
8
public K-12
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Boulevard Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05·
Fernway Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05326
Lomond Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05467
Mercer Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05396
Onaway Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05462
Shaker Hts High SchoolHigh09-121,418
Shaker Hts Middle SchoolMiddle06-08939
Woodbury Elementary SchoolMiddle05-06642

About Shaker Heights

Shaker Heights is a moderately sized Ohio city in terms of public-school footprint, with 8 schools and 4,650 students total.

In terms of grade levels, the city covers 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 581, higher than the state mean of about 469.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 19%: 4,962 students in SY 2017-18 versus 4,008 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Shaker Heights lost 2 schools, going from 8 to 6.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Shaker Heights discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Shaker Heights?
Shaker Heights, Ohio has 8 public K-12 schools serving approximately 4,650 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Shaker Heights?
Shaker Heights has 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Shaker Heights?
Shaker Hts High School is the largest public school in Shaker Heights by enrollment, with approximately 1,418 students.
What school districts serve Shaker Heights?
Shaker Heights public schools are operated by Shaker Heights City.
What grade levels do public schools in Shaker Heights cover?
Public schools in Shaker Heights serve students from pre-K through grade 12.