Mentor Exempted Village School District

6451 Center St
Mentor, OH 44060-4109
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Mentor Exempted Village School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,896 students in Mentor Exempted Village School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Mentor Exempted Village School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
13 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
6,896 Students
1,661,679 Students
# Teachers
412 Teachers
96,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mentor Exempted Village School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#175 out of 931 school districts
(Top 20%)
67%
54%
75%
60%
73%
63%
95%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
4%
17%
% White
83%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,009 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,830 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$117 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$116 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,009
$17,379
Spending / Student
$16,830
$17,327

Best Mentor Exempted Village School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7565 Hopkins Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-6179
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Orchard Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8700 Hendricks Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5955
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Bellflower Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6655 Reynolds Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-4212
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Sterling Morton Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9292 Jordan Dr
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5954
Gr: K-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8979 Mentor Ave
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 974-2250
Gr: 6-8 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7860 Johnnycake Ridge Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-7813
Gr: K-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Fairfax Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6465 Curtiss Ct
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-7223
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Mentor High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6477 Center St
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 974-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,217 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Shore Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5670 Hopkins Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-4444
Gr: 6-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1010.
Lake Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7625 Pinehurst Dr
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5953
Gr: K-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Cardinal Autism Resource And Education School (Cares)
Special Education School
5028 Forest Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5951
Gr: K-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Garfield Preschool
7090 Hopkins Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-4444
Gr: PK | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
6477 Center St
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 974-5300
Gr: PK | 38 students Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mentor Exempted Village School District?
Mentor Exempted Village School District manages 13 public schools serving 6,896 students.
What is the rank of Mentor Exempted Village School District?
Mentor Exempted Village School District is ranked #180 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mentor Exempted Village School District?
83% of Mentor Exempted Village School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mentor Exempted Village School District?
Mentor Exempted Village School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Mentor Exempted Village School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,830 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,896 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 95% (Top 10% in OH)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 75% (Top 20%)
  • : 73% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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