- Louisa May Alcott Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 159 students
- John F Kennedy High School — Grades 9–12 · 652 students
- Max S Hayes High School — Grades 9–12 · 593 students
- East Technical High School — Grades 9–12 · 487 students
- John Marshall School of Information Technology — Grades 9–12 · 486 students
- John Marshall School of Business and Civic Leadership — Grades 9–12 · 485 students
- John Marshall School of Engineering — Grades 9–12 · 459 students
- Garrett Morgan School of Leadership and Innovation — Grades 9–12 · 440 students
- John Adams College & Career Academy — Grades 9–12 · 437 students
- Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation — Grades 9–12 · 425 students
- Cleveland School of Science & Medicine — Grades 9–12 · 384 students
- Cleveland School Of The Arts High School — Grades 9–12 · 380 students
- Bard Early College Cleveland — Grades 9–12 · 344 students
- Glenville High School — Grades 9–12 · 339 students
- Ginn Academy — Grades 9–12 · 330 students
- Rhodes School of Environmental Studies — Grades 9–12 · 330 students
- Lincoln West School Of Global Studies — Grades 9–12 · 314 students
- New Technology West — Grades 9–12 · 312 students
- Cleveland High School for the Digital Arts — Grades 9–12 · 311 students
- Cleveland Early College High — Grades 9–12 · 262 students
- Davis Aerospace & Maritime High School — Grades 9–12 · 257 students
- Collinwood High School — Grades 9–12 · 228 students
- Campus International High School — Grades 9–12 · 227 students
- MC^2 STEM High School — Grades 9–12 · 215 students
- Cleveland School of Architecture & Design — Grades 9–12 · 215 students
- Lincoln West School of Science & Health — Grades 9–12 · 210 students
- + 1 more high school
- Campus International School — Grades K–8 · 690 students
- Clark School — Grades PK–9 · 650 students
- Natividad Pagan International Newcomers Academy — Grades PK–12 · 628 students
- Joseph M Gallagher School — Grades PK–8 · 591 students
- Rhodes College and Career Academy — Grades 8–12 · 588 students
- Cleveland Metro Remote School K-12 — Grades K–12 · 563 students
- Garfield Elementary School — Grades PK–8 · 536 students
- Wilbur Wright School — Grades PK–8 · 521 students
- Almira — Grades PK–8 · 500 students
- Scranton School — Grades PK–8 · 495 students
- Riverside School — Grades PK–8 · 493 students
- Orchard School — Grades PK–8 · 492 students
- Artemus Ward — Grades PK–8 · 487 students
- Luis Munoz Marin School — Grades PK–9 · 483 students
- Sunbeam — Grades PK–8 · 450 students
- Robinson G Jones Elementary School — Grades PK–8 · 445 students
- Harvey Rice Elementary School — Grades PK–10 · 427 students
- Buhrer — Grades PK–8 · 424 students
- William Rainey Harper — Grades PK–8 · 423 students
- Clara E Westropp School — Grades PK–8 · 415 students
- Halle — Grades PK–8 · 410 students
- Andrew J Rickoff — Grades PK–8 · 391 students
- Paul L Dunbar Elementary School — Grades PK–8 · 384 students
- Robert H Jamison School — Grades PK–8 · 376 students
- Memorial School — Grades PK–8 · 375 students
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| Metric | Cleveland Municipal School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | — | 3,700 | Data not available |
| Number of Schools | 105 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $14,000/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 1/10 — Poor | — | Near average |
About Cleveland Municipal School District
Cleveland Municipal School District is the public school district assigned to zip code 44104 in Cleveland Municipal, Ohio. Serving students from Pre-K – 12th, this district is the primary public education system for families living in and around zip code 44104. The sections below cover the district’s resources, scale, rating, and everything families need to know about enrollment and school assignment.
Funding and Resources
Per-pupil spending at Cleveland Municipal School District runs approximately $14,000 annually, placing it near the Ohio state average of approximately $13,500 and near the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Near-average districts typically provide core academic programs with adequate staffing, though program breadth may be more limited than in higher-funded systems. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
Cleveland Municipal School District is a small, community-focused district with 1 schools serving students from Pre-K – 12th. Small districts often benefit from tighter community cohesion, more personalized teacher-student relationships, and stronger parental involvement. The trade-off is narrower program variety: fewer elective courses, specialized tracks, or extracurricular options than larger systems offer.
Understanding the 1/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Cleveland Municipal School District 1 out of 10 — low-rated among Ohio public school districts. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in the U.S. Department of Education’s EDFacts collection (2017–18 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Ohio is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.
Cleveland Municipal School District holds a low overall rating, with reading and math proficiency among the lowest in Ohio on state assessments. Test results reflect many factors beyond the classroom, including community and economic conditions; a low score is a signal to research carefully, not a verdict on any individual school or teacher. Families in this area should research all available alternatives: inter-district transfers, charter schools, and magnet programs. Contact the district directly to understand exactly what programs are available at your assigned school.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 44104
Children in zip code 44104 are assigned to Cleveland Municipal School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 44104, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Cleveland Municipal School District at (216)838-0000 or visit clevelandmetroschools.org/. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Ohio districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Cleveland Municipal
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Cleveland Municipal School District serves zip code 44104, buyers should factor school district quality into their overall evaluation of homes in zip code 44104. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Ohio, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Cleveland Municipal School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 44104.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Cleveland Municipal School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 44104 data.