Amherst Junior High School
548 Milan Ave, Amherst, OH 44001
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
859
Math Proficiency
65%
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Reading Proficiency
71%
Walter G. Nord Middle School
501 Lincoln St, Amherst, OH 44001
Public Elementary School 4th to 5th
Students
556
Math Proficiency
81%
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Reading Proficiency
76%
Firelands Middle School
10521 Vermilion Rd, Oberlin, OH 44074
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
407
Math Proficiency
72%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
72%
Marion L. Steele High School
450 Washington St, Amherst, OH 44001
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,014
SAT Overall Score
1170
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
ACT Overall Score
26
Firelands High School
10521 Vermilion Rd, Oberlin, OH 44074
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
471
SAT Overall Score
1180
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
ACT Overall Score
25
Firelands Elementary School
10779 Vermilion Rd, Oberlin, OH 44074
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
783
Math Proficiency
80%
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Reading Proficiency
71%
Powers Elementary School
393 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 4th
Students
1,104
Math Proficiency
66%
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Reading Proficiency
71%
Vermilion High School
1250 Sanford St, Vermilion, OH 44089
Public High School 8th to 12th
Students
580
SAT Overall Score
1330
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
ACT Overall Score
24
Sailorway Middle School
5355 Sailorway Dr, Vermilion, OH 44089
Public Middle School 4th to 7th
Students
511
Math Proficiency
66%
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Reading Proficiency
67%
Vermilion Elementary School
1285 Douglas St, Vermilion, OH 44089
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 3rd
Students
511
Math Proficiency
63%
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Reading Proficiency
71%
Gen. Johnnie Wilson Middle School
2700 Washington Ave, Lorain, OH 44052
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
439
Math Proficiency
12%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
22%
Toni Wofford Morrison Elementary School
1830 W 40th St, Lorain, OH 44053
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
324
Math Proficiency
35%
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Reading Proficiency
44%
Lorain High School
2600 Ashland Ave, Lorain, OH 44052
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,773
SAT Overall Score
1000
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
ACT Overall Score
21
St Joseph Elementary School
175 Saint Joseph Dr, Amherst, OH 44001
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th
Students
244
Tuition
$0
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Avg. Review Score
3.8
St Peter School
3601 OBERLIN Ave, Lorain, OH 44053
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th
Students
375
Tuition
$0
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Avg. Review Score
4
For families seeking quality education in Amherst, OH the area offers 15 school options including the highly-rated Amherst Junior High School (8/10 on GreatSchools). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 81% math proficiency and 81% reading proficiency. Learn more about what Amherst has to offer and view additional schools in nearby cities and neighborhoods.
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