Schools

Schools and education

School districts, libraries, preschool options, and practical education references for Grafton and nearby communities.

Use this page to figure out the likely district, compare the major school systems, and find nearby libraries and early-childhood options. District boundaries and enrollment windows can change, so confirm the final details with the district before acting.

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Which School District Am I In?

Grafton, Eaton Township, most of Carlisle Township: Midview Local Schools
LaGrange, LaGrange Township, parts of Carlisle: Keystone Local Schools
Oberlin, Oberlin Township: Oberlin City Schools

School district boundaries can vary by street. Contact the district to confirm.

School Districts

⚓ Midview Local Schools

Home of the Middies

~2,500 students 6 schools

District office

Address: 13050 Durkee Rd, Grafton, OH 44044

Phone: 440-748-5353

Enrollment: [email protected]

Official site: midviewk12.org

Leadership and board membership can change; use the district site for the current superintendent and board roster.

Schools

  • Midview High School — 38199 W Capel Rd — 440-748-2124
  • Midview Middle School
  • Midview East Intermediate
  • Midview West Elementary
  • Midview North Elementary
  • Little Middie Preschool

Enrollment

Midview handles enrollment and registration through its official online process.

Start here: midviewk12.org

Dates and windows change year to year, so use the district enrollment page for the current schedule.

Other links

Athletics: midviewathletics.com

Main district site: midviewk12.org

🐾 Keystone Local Schools

Home of the Wildcats

~1,500 students

Leadership

Superintendent: Zachary Weagley

Asst: Emily Dempster — [email protected]

Board: Patricia Wakefield, Andy Hoops, Kim Sturgill, Carrie O'Boyle, Devin Stang

Phone: 440-355-2424

keystonelocalschools.org →

Schools

All on Opportunity Way, LaGrange 44050

  • Keystone High School — 580 Opportunity Way
    Principal: DJ Shaw — 440-355-2400
  • Keystone Middle School — 501 Opportunity Way
    Principal: Gina Gibson — 440-355-2200
  • Keystone Elementary — 531 Opportunity Way
    Principal: Jacob Alferio — 440-355-2300

Enrollment

Via FinalForms online

Required: Birth cert, immunizations, 2 proofs of residency, custody papers if applicable

Contact: Emily Dempster — 440-355-2424

Other Contacts

Transportation: Therese Jackson — 440-355-2411

Athletics: keystoneathletics.com

Boosters: keystone-athletic-boosters.org

🎓 Oberlin City Schools

Home of the Phoenix • Full IB District

~800 students

District office

Address: 153 N Main St, Oberlin, OH 44074

Main office: 440-774-1458

Official site: oberlinschools.net

Board meetings: Use the district board meeting calendar for the current schedule.

Schools

  • Oberlin High School — 281 N Pleasant St
  • Langston Middle School — 150 N Pleasant St
  • Oberlin Elementary School — 210 N Park St

Use the district site for current building contacts, principals, and daily schedules.

Notable Programs

🌍 International Baccalaureate: Oberlin City Schools presents itself as a full IB district with PYP, MYP, and DP programming.

🎵 Music: The district also highlights music opportunities across grade levels. See the official district site for current program details and recognitions.

📚 Public Libraries

Grafton-Midview Public Library

Address: 983 Main St, Grafton 44044

Phone: 440-926-3317

Director: Adele Infante

gmplibrary.org →

Hours

Mon, Tue, Thu9:30am – 8:00pm
Wed, Fri, Sat9:30am – 5:00pm
SundayClosed

Serves Grafton, Eaton Twp, Carlisle Twp

Oberlin Public Library

Address: 65 S Main St, Oberlin 44074

Phone: 440-775-4790

oberlinlibrary.org →

Hours

Mon – Thu10:00am – 8:30pm
Fri – Sat10:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday1:00pm – 5:00pm

Serves City of Oberlin

Keystone-LaGrange Branch

Part of Elyria Public Library System

Address: 133 E Commerce Dr, LaGrange 44050

Phone: 440-322-0119

Serves LaGrange area

Lorain County Public Library System

The Lorain County Public Library System serves over 135,000 residents across northeast Lorain County with six branches. Closest branches to our area:

Columbia Branch

Lorain County Public Library

Address: 13824 W. River Road North, Columbia Station, OH 44028

Phone: 440-236-8751

Hours

Mon – Thu9:00am – 8:00pm
Fri – Sat10:00am – 6:00pm

North Ridgeville Branch

Lorain County Public Library

Address: 35700 Bainbridge Road, North Ridgeville, OH 44039

Phone: 440-327-8326

Hours

Mon – Thu9:00am – 8:00pm
Fri – Sat10:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday1:00pm – 5:00pm

All LCPL locations: lorainpubliclibrary.org/locations-hours

Library Cards: Free for Ohio residents. Bring photo ID and proof of address to any library to sign up.

Digital Resources: All libraries offer OverDrive (ebooks), Kanopy (streaming), and research databases.

👶 Preschools & Childcare

County Preschool Programs

Early Learning Center of Lorain County

12079 LaGrange Road, LaGrange, OH 44050

440-324-3178

Ages 3-5, developmentally appropriate learning, quality licensed professionals

Learn more →

Head Start Programs

LCCAA Head Start - LaGrange

LaGrange, OH 44050

440-324-3175

Ages 3-5, free program

LCCAA Head Start - Oberlin

10643 Vermilion Rd, Oberlin 44074

440-965-4255 ext. 6130

Ages 3-5, free program

Licensed Childcare Centers

The Child Garden - LaGrange

440-355-5099

Ages 6 weeks - 12 years

The Child Garden - Grafton

440-926-3005

Ages 6 weeks - 12 years

The Child Garden - Oberlin

440-775-7057

Ages 6 weeks - 12 years

Kendal Early Learning Center

Oberlin 44074

440-775-9815

⭐ 5-Star Step Up to Quality rated

Oberlin Early Childhood Center

440-774-8193

Infant - preschool

Grafton Community Preschool

440-219-0789

Grace Lutheran Preschool

Grafton 44044

440-748-3445

Church-affiliated

Search all licensed providers: childcaresearch.ohio.gov

🏠 Homeschool Resources

Ohio Homeschooling Parents

Ohio's largest homeschooling support network with over 26,000 members statewide. Open to all homeschooling families regardless of methodology, curriculum, or background.

Website: ohiohomeschoolingparents.com

OHP provides peer support, resources, and information about Ohio homeschooling regulations. Members recommend joining HSLDA (Home School Legal Defense Association) for legal support.