| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Local School District | Willoughby | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 1,124 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Mentor Exempted Village School District | Mentor | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 7,267 | 13 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Perry Local School District | Perry | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 1,505 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Riverside Local School District | Grand River | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 4,256 | 8 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Madison Local School District | Madison | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 2,813 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Willoughby-Eastlake City School District | Eastlake | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 7,196 | 14 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Wickliffe City School District | Wickliffe | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 1,337 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Lake County compares
Together they enroll 25,498 students across 51 schools. The largest is Mentor Exempted Village School District with 7,267 students. Districts here average 5.6/10, below the Ohio average of 5.8/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Lake County, Ohio
Lake County has 7 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lake County is Kirtland Local School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Ohio. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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