📊 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 14 Rated Districts in Lorain County, OH
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Avon Lake City School District | Avon Lake | 9/10 Excellent | 88th |
| #2 | Avon Local School District | Avon | 9/10 Excellent | 88th |
| #3 | Firelands Local School District | South Amherst | 8/10 Good | 72nd |
| #4 | Columbia Local School District | Columbia Station | 7/10 Good | 68th |
| #5 | Amherst Exempted Village School District | Amherst | 7/10 Good | 66th |
| #6 | North Ridgeville City School District | North Ridgeville | 6/10 Average | 54th |
| #7 | Midview Local School District | Grafton | 5/10 Average | 45th |
| #8 | Keystone Local School District | Lagrange | 5/10 Average | 40th |
| #9 | Oberlin City School District | Oberlin | 5/10 Average | 40th |
| #10 | Sheffield-Sheffield Lake City School District | Sheffield Village | 4/10 Below Average | 35th |
| #11 | Wellington Exempted Village School District | Wellington | 3/10 Below Average | 23rd |
| #12 | Elyria City School District | Elyria | 1/10 Poor | 6th |
| #13 | Clearview Local School District | Lorain | 1/10 Poor | 5th |
| #14 | Lorain City School District | Lorain | 1/10 Poor | 1st |
Best School Districts in Lorain County, Ohio (2026)
This page lists the 14 public school districts headquartered in Lorain 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 Lorain 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 Lorain County, Ohio? ▼
Among the 14 rated districts in Lorain County, Ohio, 2 share the top position at 9/10 (Excellent), 88th percentile of Ohio districts on Ohio State Tests 2024–25 reading and math proficiency: Avon Lake City School District (Avon Lake); Avon Local School District (Avon).
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.