Total enrollment
8,703
-1,520 (-15%) vs SY 2017-18
16 schools in Parma City
Ohio · 8,703 students · 3 cities
Parma City, Ohio runs 16 public K-12 schools today, teaching approximately 8,703 students across 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high.
7-year change in Parma City
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
12
-3 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
65%
was 78%
% Hispanic
15%
was 10%
% Black
8%
was 6%
% Asian
4%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normandy High School | Parma | High | 09-12 | 1,610 |
| Valley Forge High School | Parma Heights | High | 09-12 | 1,402 |
| Greenbriar Middle School | Parma | Middle | 05-08 | 1,064 |
| Pleasant Valley Elementary School | Parma | Elementary | KG-04 | 971 |
| Shiloh Middle School | Parma | Middle | 05-08 | 729 |
| Hillside Middle School | Seven Hills | Middle | 05-08 | 717 |
| John Muir Elementary School | Parma | Elementary | KG-04 | 526 |
| Thoreau Park Elementary School | Parma | Elementary | KG-04 | 483 |
| Dentzler Elementary School | Parma | Elementary | KG-04 | 435 |
| Green Valley Elementary School | Parma | Elementary | KG-04 | 371 |
| Ridge-Brook Elementary School | Parma | Elementary | KG-04 | 341 |
| Parma Virtual Learning Academy | Parma | High | 09-12 | 54 |
| First Step Preschool | Parma | Elementary | PK-PK | · |
| Parma High School | Parma | Combined | M-M | · |
| Parma Park Elementary School | Parma Heights | Combined | M-M | · |
| Renwood Elementary School | Parma | Combined | M-M | · |
About Parma City
Parma City is a rural-scale public-school district in Ohio. The district maintains 16 schools and hosts approximately 8,703 students.
Looking at the level breakdown, Parma City is made up of 7 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools, and 3 combined or other.
Average enrollment per school in Parma City is about 544, above the Ohio average of roughly 469.
Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Parma City has shrank 15% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 10,223 students to 8,703. Over that span, Parma City shed 3 schools, going from 15 to 12. The White share of public-school enrollment shrank from 78% to 65%.
On this page, the community for Parma City discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.