For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 721 students in 45612, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 26 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 45612, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 45612, OH are Paint Valley Elementary School, Paint Valley High School and Paint Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 45612 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 45612, OH have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 45612, OH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paint Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7454 Us Highway 50 W
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3454
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3454
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Paint Valley High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7454 Us Highway 50 W
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3582
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3582
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Paint Valley Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7454 Us Highway 50 W
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3454
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3454
Gr: 6-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
45612, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Light House Youth Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1071 Tong Hollow Rd
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3094
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3094
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 45612, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 45612, OH include Paint Valley Elementary School, Paint Valley High School and Paint Valley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 45612?
3 public schools are located in 45612.
What percentage of students in 45612 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 45612 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 45612?
45612 public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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