Top Rankings
Painesville City Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,713 students in Painesville City Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Painesville City Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,655 Schools
# Students
2,713 Students
1,684,541 Students
# Teachers
167 Teachers
94,094 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Painesville City Local School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 929 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#657 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
63%
Graduation Rate
81%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.51
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,152 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
45,439 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,490 Students
116,866 Students
% Hispanic Students
55%
7%
# Black Students
447 Students
282,148 Students
% Black Students
17%
17%
# White Students
510 Students
1,137,227 Students
% White Students
19%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,609 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
256 Students
100,569 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
78
39,646
# Students in K Grade:
235
124,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
176
117,121
# Students in 2nd Grade:
189
120,987
# Students in 3rd Grade:
191
121,540
# Students in 4th Grade:
201
120,595
# Students in 5th Grade:
196
122,439
# Students in 6th Grade:
200
123,974
# Students in 7th Grade:
197
128,609
# Students in 8th Grade:
224
130,549
# Students in 9th Grade:
268
142,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
199
131,459
# Students in 11th Grade:
181
129,779
# Students in 12th Grade:
178
130,865
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,767 is higher than the state median of $17,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,703 is less than the state median of $17,092. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,767
$17,144
Spending / Student
$15,703
$17,092
Best Painesville City Local School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chestnut Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
341 Chestnut St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5350
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5350
Grades: K-5
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Maple Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
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
| 367 students
Rank: #33.
Elm Street Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
585 Elm St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5520
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5520
Grades: K-5
| 441 students
Rank: #44.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
135 Cedarbrook Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5250
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5250
Grades: 6-8
| 621 students
Rank: #55.
Harvey High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Walnut Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5110
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5110
Grades: 9-12
| 813 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 W Walnut Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5180
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5180
Grades: 11-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
350 Cedarbrook Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5611
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5611
Grades: PK
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Painesville City Local School District?
Painesville City Local School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,713 students.
What is the rank of Painesville City Local School District?
Painesville City Local School District is ranked #651 out of 929 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Painesville City Local School District?
55% of Painesville City Local School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Painesville City Local School District?
Painesville City Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 18:1.
What is Painesville City Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,703 is less than the state median of $17,092. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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