📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (Ohio State Tests 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 5 Rated Districts in Geauga County, OH
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | West Geauga Local School District | Chesterland | 10/10 Excellent | 97th |
| #2 | Kenston Local School District | Chagrin Falls | 10/10 Excellent | 94th |
| #3 | Chardon Local School District | Chardon | 9/10 Excellent | 88th |
| #4 | Berkshire Local School District | Burton | 5/10 Average | 42nd |
| #5 | Cardinal Local School District | Middlefield | 3/10 Below Average | 25th |
Best School Districts in Geauga County, Ohio (2026)
This page lists the 5 public school districts headquartered in Geauga County, Ohio that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using Ohio State Tests 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Ohio, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Geauga County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Geauga County, Ohio? ▼
Among the 5 rated districts in Geauga County, Ohio, the highest-rated is West Geauga Local School District (Chesterland), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 97th percentile of Ohio districts on Ohio State Tests 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (Ohio State Tests 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Ohio and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.