#1
Safe Pass
“Learned a lot from going here! Maddy is the best instructor super nice and is great at teaching new techniques!! Definitely recommend.” — Google review
Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Driving Schools in Cleveland, OH
We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
—typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
98%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.86★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
2.8%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
From 22,203 Google reviews of 48 top-rated driving schools nationwide; 10 of them in Cleveland, OH. Updated November 1, 2026.
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Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of driving schools).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  Elite Road-Master Driving AcademyCleveland, OH | A 98How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 98Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AA– | 5.00 | — |
| 2 |  Jungle Driving SchoolCleveland, OH | A 98How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%97+14.8Experts Score= 98Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AA– | 5.00 | — |
| 3 | Safe PassCleveland, OH | A 91How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%91+49.6Reliability 24%88+21.3Value 14%97+13.7Replies to reviews 7%84+5.9Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.92 | — |
| 4 |  DrivewithHARTCleveland, OH | B 76How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%79+54.7Reliability 31%68+20.9Experts Score= 76Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BB––A– | 4.78 | — |
| 5 | PUNCH BUG REMEDIAL DRIVER TRAINING SCHOOLCleveland, OH | B 71How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%85+46.4Reliability 24%73+17.7Value 14%83+11.7Replies to reviews 7%27+1.9Momentum penalty37−6.3Experts Score= 71Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AB–ADD | 4.91 | — |
| 6 |  Behind The Wheel School of Driving: Shaker Heights LocationCleveland, OH | B 64How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%69+37.6Reliability 24%46+11.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%11+0.8Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 64Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCAA–F | 4.62 | — |
| 7 |  911 Driving School of Rocky RiverCleveland, OH | B 61How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%72+39.3Reliability 24%69+16.7Value 14%27+3.8Replies to reviews 7%33+2.3Momentum penalty90−1Experts Score= 61Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BB–DAD | 4.74 | — |
| 8 |  All Star Driver Education - Education CenterCleveland, OH | C 49How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%69+43.8Reliability 28%2+0.6Replies to reviews 8%64+5.3Momentum penalty91−0.9Experts Score= 49Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BF––AB | 4.74 | — |
| 9 |  Overbeke School of Driving IncCleveland, OH | D 25How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%43+23.5Reliability 24%1+0.2Value 14%74+10.5Replies to reviews 7%19+1.3Craft & service penalty98−0.2Momentum penalty0−10Experts Score= 25Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CFABFF | 4.68 | — |
| 10 |  Professional Driving SchoolCleveland, OH | F 18How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%50+27.3Reliability 24%0+0Value 14%0+0Replies to reviews 7%15+1.1Momentum penalty0−10Experts Score= 18Grade F: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CF–FFF | 4.59 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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Driving Schools in Cleveland, OH at a glance
How the 10 driving schools we rated in Cleveland, OH compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A330%
- Grade B440%
- Grade C110%
- Grade D110%
- Grade F110%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up440%
- 4.80–4.89★00%
- 4.60–4.79★550%
- Below 4.60★110%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality1,24434%
- Professionalism1,41238%
- Responsiveness00%
- Punctuality00%
- Value1,04828%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price1,09852%
- Reasonable88142%
- Overpriced482%
- Not sure764%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
2025
2026
How we grade
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.
Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
The 10 best-rated driving schools in Cleveland, OH average 4.8★ on Google across 2,946 reviews. Jungle Driving School has the top rating (5.0★), and Overbeke School of Driving Inc has the most reviews (1,029). Updated October 29, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (2,946 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
PUNCH BUG REMEDIAL DRIVER TRAINING SCHOOL
“Ms Wilson was a wonderful driving instructor. I worked with her and got my license in little under 5 weeks. She is a very nice and makes you feel comfortable when driving with her 10/10 would recommend any teens or…” — Google review
#3
Overbeke School of Driving Inc
“I passed my driving exam the day after I finished my 8 hours with Sergei. Wouldn’t have passed without him and the confidence he instilled in me. I passed on Wednesday and got a car Saturday!!” — Google review
#4
Jungle Driving School
“Would recommend to anyone. Their staff is super friendly while booking, great pricing, and my son felt super comfortable with all the instructors. Will be using them again for my other children!” — Google review
#5
Elite Road-Master Driving Academy
“Elite Road-Master Driving Academy is exceptional! Ms. Naetoria was phenomenal, very professional, and accommodating. Highly recommend!” — Google review
#6
All Star Driver Education - Education Center
“I took the online adult abbreviated driving course and passed.I believe that alot of people currently on the road should go take this course and try to pass the test there is alot on eye opening information here.the…” — Google review
#7
Professional Driving School
“We had a great experience with this school for all three of our sons. Rafat was the behind the wheel instructor for all 3 boys starting with our oldest in 2020 and ending with our youngest this month. Our boys loved…” — Google review
#8
DrivewithHART
“Exceptional! My 16yr daughter competed tje temp test in one day!! Then India was so kind for her to complete additional maneuverability training as she still needed more practice.. India's technique really helped my…” — Google review
#9
911 Driving School of Rocky River
“Have had 2 daughters go through 911 Driving and plan to send my 3rd there too. All of the staff is extremely knowledgeable and professional as well as kind, understanding and very organized. They are 100% recommended” — Google review
#10
Behind The Wheel School of Driving: Shaker Heights Location
“The only reason I picked this school was because of all the good reviews about Mr. Flynn. My son had nothing but great things to say about him! Mr. Flynn was knowledgeable, helpful and he said they had good…” — Google review
How we pick driving schools in Cleveland
We scan Google Maps for driving school listings in and around Cleveland, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest-rated driving school in Cleveland?
Jungle Driving School has the highest Google rating on our Cleveland list: 5.0 out of 5 from 40 reviews (as of October 29, 2026).
Which driving school in Cleveland has the most reviews?
Overbeke School of Driving Inc has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 1,029, with a 4.7★ average.
How are these driving schools chosen?
Only open Cleveland-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
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