Top 10 Best Lake County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public high schools serving 10,691 students in Lake County, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Lake County, OH are Kirtland High School, Istem Geauga Early College High School and Perry High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Lake County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 32% (majority Black).

Best Lake County Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kirtland High School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9150 Chillicothe Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 256-3366
Grades: 9-12
| 396 students
Rank: #22.
Istem Geauga Early College High School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1800 Mentor Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 898-3283
Grades: 8-12
| 174 students
Rank: #33.
Perry High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Success Blvd
Perry, OH 44081
(440) 259-9300
Grades: 9-12
| 523 students
Rank: #44.
Mentor High School
Math: 48% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6477 Center St
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 974-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,567 students
Rank: #55.
Madison High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3100 Burns Rd
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-2161
Grades: 9-12
| 911 students
Rank: #66.
Wickliffe High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2255 Rockefeller Rd
Wickliffe, OH 44092
(440) 944-0800
Grades: 9-12
| 426 students
Rank: #77.
Riverside Jr/sr High School
Math: 46% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
585 Riverside Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-3341
Grades: 8-12
| 1,808 students
Rank: #88.
North High School
Math: 19% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
34041 Stevens Blvd
Eastlake, OH 44095
(440) 975-3666
Grades: 9-12
| 1,219 students
Rank: #99.
South High School
Math: 25% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4900 Shankland Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 975-3647
Grades: 9-12
| 1,091 students
Rank: #1010.
Fairport Harding High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
329 Vine St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 354-3592
Grades: 6-12
| 351 students
Rank: #1111.
Harvey High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 W Walnut Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5110
Grades: 9-12
| 813 students
Rank: n/an/a
Auburn Vocational
Vocational School
8140 Auburn Rd
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-7542
Grades: 10-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Harvey Academy
200 W Walnut Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5180
Grades: 11-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
1956 Red Bird Rd
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-2166
Grades: 1-12
| 42 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Career Institute
Vocational School
34343 Euclid Ave
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 946-7085
Grades: 11-12
| 147 students
Rank: n/an/a
585 Riverside Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 358-8221
Grades: 1-11
| 28 students
Rank: n/an/a
2221 Rockefeller Rd
Wickliffe, OH 44092
(440) 943-6900
Grades: K-12
| 46 students
35353 Curtis Blvd
Eastlake, OH 44095
(440) 946-5000
Grades: K-12
| 136 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lake County, OH

Lake County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
8140 Auburn Rd
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 834-8635
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
7482 Center St
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-5817
Grades: PK-6
| 269 students
1800 Mentor Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 354-4414
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
7090 Hopkins Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-6609
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
5028 Forest Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5951
Grades: PK-5
| 206 students
94 River St
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-5121
Grades: K-5
| 494 students
25 Public Sq Bldg B
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-7401
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
845 Madison Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-6171
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
1200 Lost Nation Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-1525
Grades: K-5
| 262 students
17325 Euclid Ave Ste 2187
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 516-0866
Grades: 3-12
| 75 students
1 Learning Ln
Perry, OH 44081
(440) 259-9645
Grades: PK-2
| 303 students
6176 Reynolds Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5956
Grades: PK-6
| 426 students
7640 Lake Shore Blvd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5957
Grades: K-5
| 287 students
7860 Johnnycake Ridge Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 974-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 574 students
280 N Saint Clair St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5480
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
348 S State St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5520
Grades: K-5
| 250 students
8566 Barbara Dr
Mentor, OH 44060
(614) 995-1985
Grades: 7-9
| 3 students
503 Vegas Dr
Eastlake, OH 44095
(440) 975-3710
Grades: K-5
| 394 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Lake County, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Lake County, OH include Kirtland High School, Istem Geauga Early College High School and Perry High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lake County, OH?
18 public high schools are located in Lake County, OH.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake County, OH?
Lake County, OH public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 32% (majority Black).

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