The city places a high premium on education, anchored by the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District (CH-UH).
* **Heights High School:** The public high school, recently renovated into a state-of-the-art facility, is known for its strong music, arts, and athletic programs. * **Public Elementary/Middle Schools:** Includes Roxboro, Monticello, Boulevard, and Fairfax, among others. * **Private Schools:** The city is home to Beaumont School, a prestigious all-girls Catholic high school, and is near numerous other private and parochial institutions. * **Higher Education:** While technically located in neighboring jurisdictions, Case Western Reserve University, John Carroll University, and Ursuline College are practically intertwined with the community. * **Libraries:** The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library system (Heights Libraries) is consistently ranked among the top library systems in the nation for its size, operating four bustling branches within the community.