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Lake County Public Schools

Total Schools

63

public schools

Total Enrollment

28,967

students

School Districts

12

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Lake County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Ohio; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Lake County has 12 district entries. Willoughby-Eastlake City is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 14 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 13 listed communities. Painesville has the most listed schools, with 16 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 26 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 6 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter, 5 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

4 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

63

in Lake County

Reported Enrollment

28,967

63 schools reporting

School Districts

12

districts

Charter Schools

1

2% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary26
Middle12
High13
Other12

12 School Districts in Lake County

Mentor Exempted Village

13 schools
7,267 students

Willoughby-Eastlake City

14 schools
7,196 students

Riverside Local

8 schools
4,256 students

Madison Local

6 schools
2,809 students

Painesville City Local

7 schools
2,650 students

Perry Local

4 schools
1,504 students

Wickliffe City

3 schools
1,337 students

Kirtland Local

3 schools
1,120 students

Fairport Harbor Exempted Village

2 schools
618 students

iSTEM Geauga Early College High School

1 school
172 students

63 Public Schools in Lake County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 63 matching schools

Mentor High School

Mentor Exempted Village

Mentor, 44060 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,405 students

Riverside Jr/Sr High School

Riverside Local

Painesville, 44077 / Suburb: Large

Profile8–12High1,699 students

North High School

Willoughby-Eastlake City

Eastlake, 44095 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,216 students

South High School

Willoughby-Eastlake City

Willoughby, 44094 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,093 students

Memorial Middle School

Mentor Exempted Village

Mentor, 44060 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle897 students

Madison High School

Madison Local

Madison, 44057 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High860 students

Harvey High School

Painesville City Local

Painesville, 44077 / Suburb: Large

Listed only9–12High832 students

Shore Middle School

Mentor Exempted Village

Mentor, 44060 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle728 students

Ridge Elementary School

Mentor Exempted Village

Mentor, 44060 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary704 students

Royalview Elementary School

Willoughby-Eastlake City

Willowick, 44095 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary703 students

Henry F Lamuth Middle School

Riverside Local

Painesville, 44077 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle628 students

Madison Middle School

Madison Local

Madison, 44057 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle609 students

Riverview Elementary School

Riverside Local

Painesville, 44077 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary598 students

North Elementary School

Madison Local

Madison, 44057 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary586 students

South Elementary School

Madison Local

Madison, 44057 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary564 students

Heritage Middle School

Painesville City Local

Painesville, 44077 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle560 students

Grant Elementary School

Willoughby-Eastlake City

Willoughby, 44094 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary550 students

Perry Elementary School

Perry Local

Perry, 44081 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–4Primary549 students

Willoughby Middle School

Willoughby-Eastlake City

Willoughby, 44094 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle548 students

Parkside Elementary School

Riverside Local

Concord Twp, 44077 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary544 students

Lake County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Lake County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Ohio. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Lake County public school directory?

The directory lists 63 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Lake County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Lake County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Lake County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 4 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Lake County?

Start with the 12 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Lake County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.