NewsNov 3, 2026
Attendance Action Award
Lorain Bilingual Academy cut chronic absenteeism by 19.6 percentage points in 2024–25 and earned the Stay in the Game! Attendance Action Award.
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Home of the Coquis
Where academic excellence meets cultural pride
Lorain Bilingual Academy is a tuition-free public community school now enrolling grades K–8 in Lorain, Ohio, with free breakfast, lunch and bus transportation.
- K–8Now enrolling kindergarten through eighth grade
- Tuition-freeA public community school in Lorain, Ohio
- ODEW Ohio Momentum AwardState honor for rising student results
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Why families choose Lorain Bilingual Academy
Independent thinkers. Fluent bilingual communicators.
Our mission is to develop independent thinkers and fluent bilingual communicators in a safe and supportive learning environment. We set ourselves apart through a deep commitment to bilingualism and student well-being, meeting each child where they are and preparing them for where they’re going.
01Daily Bilingual Immersion: every student receives one hour of Spanish instruction daily, fostering cognitive growth and global awareness.
02Strong ELL Support: dedicated English Language Learner support helps ensure no child is left behind.
03Holistic Growth: a mindfulness-based social-emotional learning curriculum, supported by partners like El Centro, builds character and resilience for high school and beyond.
04A Close-Knit Community: a warm, inclusive environment where every student is known by name and celebrated for their unique heritage.
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NewsSep 24, 2026
Lorain Bilingual Academy: 2025-26 Ohio Academic Results
Lorain Bilingual Academy earned 4 stars in Progress on the Ohio Report Card, and its Performance Index rose 4.5 points to 63.5 in one year.
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Browns WRs Visit Lorain Bilingual
Browns receivers KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston joined Lorain Bilingual Academy students for football at a Gym Class Takeover honoring better attendance.
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