Kirtland Schools Achieve Five-Star Rating on Ohio Report Card for Second Consecutive Year
Kirtland schools in Lake County, within the Cleveland-Akron (Canton) region, have once again earned a five-star rating on the Ohio school report card, matching their top performance from the previous year.

Cleveland Akron, OH, September 17, 2026 —
Kirtland Schools, located in Lake County and part of the Cleveland-Akron (Canton) region, have been recognized with a five-star rating on the most recent Ohio school report card. This achievement marks the second consecutive year the district has attained its highest performance level.
The district’s consistent success places it among the top-performing educational institutions in the state. Earning a five-star rating indicates that Kirtland Schools have met or exceeded state expectations across various measures of academic achievement and student success. The specific criteria and metrics used for the Ohio school report card are set by the Ohio Department of Education.
Details regarding the specific areas of strength that contributed to this year’s five-star rating, beyond matching the previous year’s performance, were not provided in the summary. Information on individual school performance within the district was also not detailed. The report card system aims to provide transparency and accountability for public schools throughout Ohio.
This repeated recognition highlights a sustained commitment to educational excellence within the Kirtland school district. The performance mirrors the outcomes from the prior reporting cycle, suggesting a stable and effective approach to curriculum, instruction, and student support services. Further details on the methodology and specific achievements measured by the report card are typically available through the Ohio Department of Education’s official reporting channels.
Story summarized from the original created by Molly Walsh on www.cleveland.com, see more information here.