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 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 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%
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%
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 7 school options serving Elementary grade levels, including the highly-rated Walter G. Nord Middle School (8/10 on GreatSchools). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 81% math proficiency and 76% reading proficiency. Learn more about what Amherst has to offer and view additional schools in nearby cities and neighborhoods.
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