| 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 |
| Fairport Harbor Exempted Village School District | Fairport Harbor | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 618 | 2 | K–12 | 0 |
| Painesville City Local School District | Painesville | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 2,669 | 7 | PK–12 | 0 |
How Lake County compares
Together they enroll 28,785 students across 60 schools. The largest is Mentor Exempted Village School District with 7,267 students. Districts here average 4.6/10, below the Ohio average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Lake County, Ohio
Lake County has 9 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 (Ohio State Tests 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Ohio. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Lake County, OH?
9 school districts serve zip codes in Lake County, OH. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Lake County, OH?
Of the districts serving Lake County, Kirtland Local School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 96th percentile among Ohio school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Ohio reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Ohio and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Ohio only, never across state lines.