Top 10 Best Painesville Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 7,936 students in Painesville, OH (there are 4 private schools, serving 578 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Painesville, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Painesville, OH are Parkside Elementary School, Melridge Elementary School and Istem Geauga Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Painesville, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 57% statewide average). Schools in Painesville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Painesville, OH Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkside Elementary School
Math: 79% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12428 Concord Hambden Rd
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-0668
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-0668
Grades: PK-6
| 509 students
Rank: #22.
Melridge Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6689 Melridge Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-3854
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-3854
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Rank: #33.
Istem Geauga Early College High School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Mentor Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 358-8038
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 358-8038
Grades: 9-12
| 197 students
Rank: #44.
Buckeye Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
175 Buckeye Rd
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-0668
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-0668
Grades: K-5
| 315 students
Rank: #55.
Riverview Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
845 Madison Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-0668
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-0668
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
Rank: #66.
Henry F Lamuth Middle School
Math: 53% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6700 Auburn Rd
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 354-4394
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 354-4394
Grades: 6-7
| 661 students
Rank: #77.
Riverside Junior/Senior High School
Math: 46% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
585 Riverside Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-3341
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-3341
Grades: 8-12
| 1,850 students
Rank: #88.
Maple Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
560 W Jackson St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5440
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5440
Grades: K-5
| 381 students
Rank: #99.
Mckinley Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
602 Plum St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 354-4982
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 354-4982
Grades: K-5
| 242 students
Rank: #1010.
Chestnut Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
341 Chestnut St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5350
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5350
Grades: K-5
| 423 students
Rank: #1111.
Fairport Harding High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
329 Vine St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 354-3592
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 354-3592
Grades: 6-12
| 368 students
Rank: #1212.
Elm Street Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
585 Elm St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5520
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5520
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #1313.
Harvey High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Walnut Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5110
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5110
Grades: 9-12
| 858 students
Rank: #1414.
Heritage Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
135 Cedarbrook Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5250
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5250
Grades: 6-8
| 644 students
Rank: #1515.
Summit Academy Community School - Painesville
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
268 N State St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 358-0877
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 358-0877
Grades: K-8
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
Auburn Vocational Elementary School
Vocational School
8140 Auburn Rd
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-7542
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-7542
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
350 Cedarbrook Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5611
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5611
Grades: PK
| 71 students
Painesville, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Auburn Vocational High School (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
8140 Auburn Rd
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 834-8635
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 834-8635
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
1800 Mentor Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 354-4414
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 354-4414
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
845 Madison Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-6171
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-6171
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
280 N Saint Clair St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5480
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5480
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
348 S State St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5520
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5520
Grades: K-5
| 250 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Painesville, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Painesville, OH are Parkside Elementary School, Melridge Elementary School and Istem Geauga Early College High School.
How many public schools are located in Painesville, OH?
17 public schools are located in Painesville, OH.
What percentage of students in Painesville, OH go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Painesville, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Painesville, OH?
Painesville, OH minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 32% (majority Black).
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