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Ohio releases 2025-26 school report cards; wide variation across districts

Districts across Ohio earned ratings ranging from 2.5 to 5 stars, with some climbing and others slipping.

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What to know

  • Ohio released 2025-26 report cards for all 607 public school districts, with ratings ranging from 2.5 to 5 stars based on achievement, progress, gap-closing, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism.
  • Several top-performing districts maintained five-star ratings (Orange, Beachwood, Bay Village, Mayfield, Chagrin Falls, Cuyahoga Heights), while lower-performing urban districts remained at 2.5 stars or below (Cleveland, Garfield Heights).
  • Notable climbers include Cincinnati (2.5→3 stars), Euclid (2.5→3 stars), and Columbus (2→2.5 stars); decliners include Lakewood (4→3.5 stars), Akron (3.5→3 stars), and Garfield Heights (3→2.5 stars).
  • Chronic absenteeism and early literacy emerged as persistent challenges for lower-rated districts, while graduation rates above 95% characterized high-performing systems.

“North Royalton City Schools earned 4.5 out of 5 stars on the 2025-26 Ohio report card, outperforming the statewide average of 3.8 stars across nearly all measured categories.”

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Ohio Department of Education Report card administrator

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    Parma school district maintains four-star rating

    Parma City Schools earned four stars on the 2025-26 Ohio report card, matching last year's achievement, with a 95.1% graduation rate and 24.4% chronic absenteeism rate.

    “Parma City Schools earned four stars on the 2025-26 Ohio report card, with a 95.1% graduation rate and 24.4% chronic absenteeism rate.”
    — Cleveland.com · source

    1. 1 outlet first by Cleveland.com, 7d ago · read ↗

  2. 19

    Orange City Schools earns 5 stars again with 97.7% graduation rate

    Orange City Schools earned a five-star rating for 2025-26, with a 97.7% graduation rate and chronic absenteeism well below the state average.

    “Orange City Schools in Cuyahoga County earned a five-star rating for 2025-26, with a 97.7% graduation rate and chronic absenteeism well below the state average.”
    — Cleveland.com · source
    1. 1 outlet Dayton schools holds steady on star rating as graduation, attendance bumps persist: Ohio school report cards 2026

      first by Cleveland.com, 7d ago

      1 more headline
  3. 18

    Cincinnati Public Schools climbs from 2.5 to 3 stars on strong progress

    Cincinnati Public Schools earned three out of five stars on the 2025-26 state report card, a step up from 2.5 stars last year, driven by strong progress marks.

    “Cincinnati Public Schools earned three out of five stars on the 2025-26 state report card, a step up from 2.5 stars last year.”
    — Cleveland.com · source

    1. 1 outlet first by Cleveland.com, 7d ago · read ↗

  4. 17

    North Royalton ranks among Ohio's top-rated with 4.5 stars

    North Royalton City Schools earned 4.5 out of five stars on the 2025-26 Ohio report card, outperforming the statewide average of 3.8 stars across nearly all measured categories.

    1. 1 outlet first by Cleveland.com, 7d ago · read ↗

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    Lakewood Schools slips from 4 to 3.5 stars as student growth earns two stars

    Lakewood earned 3.5 out of five stars on the 2025-26 state report card, down from four stars last year, with student growth earning only two stars.

    1. 1 outlet first by Cleveland.com, 7d ago · read ↗

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    Garfield Heights declines to 2.5 stars amid chronic absenteeism concerns

    Garfield Heights earned 2.5 out of five stars on the 2025-26 state report card, a decline from 3 stars last year, with chronic absenteeism remaining high.

    “The Cuyahoga County district earned 2.5 out of 5 stars on the 2025-26 state report card, a step down from 3 stars last year.”
    — Cleveland.com (Garfield Heights Schools) · source

    1. 1 outlet first by Cleveland.com, 7d ago · read ↗

  7. 14

    North Olmsted climbs to four stars, exceeds statewide average

    North Olmsted City Schools improved to four out of five stars on the 2025-26 state report card, exceeding the statewide average.

    1. 1 outlet North Olmsted City Schools superintendent sees rebound in state report card

      first by Cleveland.com, 5d ago

    2. 1 outlet first by Cleveland.com, 7d ago · read ↗

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    Euclid Schools improves from 2.5 to 3 stars despite early literacy challenges

    Euclid Schools posted three out of five stars on the 2025-26 state report card, a step up from 2.5 stars the prior year, though early literacy remained a challenge.

    “The Cuyahoga County district posted three out of five stars on the 2025-26 state report card, a step up from 2.5 stars the prior year.”
    — Cleveland.com (Euclid Schools) · source
    1. 1 outlet Euclid schools show improvement, but early literacy remains a challenge: Ohio school report cards 2026

      first by Cleveland.com, 7d ago

      1 more headline
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    Maple Heights retains three-star rating — Maple Heights City Schools earned three out of five stars on the 2025-26 school report card, meeting state standards overall.

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    East Cleveland holds at three stars for second consecutive year

    East Cleveland earned three out of five stars on the 2025-26 report card, meeting state standards for a second consecutive year.

    1. 1 outlet first by Cleveland.com, 7d ago · read ↗

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    Cuyahoga Heights maintains five-star rating with top marks in four categories

    Cuyahoga Heights earned five out of five stars on the 2025-26 state report card, earning top marks in four measured categories.

    1. 1 outlet Cleveland Heights-University Heights maintains 3.5 stars: Ohio school report cards 2026

      first by Cleveland.com, 7d ago

      1 more headline
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    Chagrin Falls maintains five-star rating

    Chagrin Falls Schools earned five out of five stars on the 2025-26 state report card, maintaining its prior-year performance.

    1. 1 outlet first by Cleveland.com, 7d ago · read ↗

  13. 9

    Brooklyn City maintains four-star rating

    Brooklyn City earned four out of five stars for 2025-26, matching its performance from the prior year.

    1. 1 outlet first by Cleveland.com, 7d ago · read ↗

  14. 8

    Columbus City Schools improves from 2 to 2.5 stars

    Columbus City Schools' overall rating rose to 2.5 out of five stars on the 2025-26 state report card, a half-star gain from two stars the prior year.

    1. 1 outlet first by Cleveland.com, 7d ago · read ↗

  15. 7

    Berea City holds four-star rating, excels in gap closing

    Berea City earned four out of five stars on the 2025-26 state report card, matching its performance from the prior year and excelling in gap-closing measures.

    1. 1 outlet first by Cleveland.com, 7d ago · read ↗

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    Bedford Schools holds three stars while chronic absenteeism reaches 41.4%

    Bedford Schools earned three out of five stars for 2025-26, matching last year's rating, while the district faced a significant chronic absenteeism challenge at 41.4%.

    1. 1 outlet first by Cleveland.com, 7d ago · read ↗

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    Five-star districts maintain top ratings across Cuyahoga County

    Beachwood Schools, Mayfield City Schools, Bay Village City Schools, Chagrin Falls, and Cuyahoga Heights all earned five out of five stars on the 2025-26 report card, matching or maintaining prior-year performance.

    1. 1 outlet Beachwood schools holds five-star rating, dips slightly on Performance Index: Ohio school report cards 2026

      first by Cleveland.com, 7d ago

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    Akron Public Schools slips from 3.5 to 3 stars

    Akron Schools earned three out of five stars on the 2025-26 state report card, a decline from 3.5 stars in 2024-25.

    1. 1 outlet first by Cleveland.com, 7d ago · read ↗

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    Cleveland Schools holds at 2.5 stars, unchanged

    Cleveland Schools earned 2.5 out of five stars on the 2025-26 state report card, showing no change from the prior year.

    “The district earned 2.5 out of five stars on the 2025-26 state report card, unchanged from the prior year.”
    — Cleveland.com (Cleveland Schools) · source

    1. 1 outlet first by Cleveland.com, 7d ago · read ↗

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    Analysis shows 10 Northeast Ohio districts rank in state's top 25

    Ten Northeast Ohio school districts ranked in the top 25 statewide for state report card test scores on the 2026 report card.

    1. 1 outlet Ranking all 607 Ohio public school districts by their 2026 report card test scores

      first by Cleveland.com, 7d ago

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    Ohio releases 2025-26 school report cards statewide

    Ohio Department of Education released the 2025-26 school report card ratings for all public school districts across the state, assigning star ratings on a five-point scale.

    1. 4 outlets See 2026 Ohio school report card grades for every district in the state

      first by Cleveland.com, 8d ago · also FOX19 | Cincinnati, WCPO 9 News, WLWT

      5 more headlines