For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,073 students in Painesville, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Painesville, OH are Istem, Riverside Jr/sr High School and Fairport Harding High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Painesville, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Painesville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Painesville, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Riverside Jr/sr High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Painesville, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Istem
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Mentor Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 898-3238
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 898-3238
Grades: 6-12
| 224 students
Rank: #22.
Riverside Jr/sr High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
585 Riverside Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-3341
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-3341
Grades: 8-12
| 1,682 students
Rank: #33.
Fairport Harding High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
329 Vine St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 354-3592
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 354-3592
Grades: 6-12
| 336 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 829 students
Rank: n/an/a
Auburn Vocational
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
200 W Walnut Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5180
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5180
Grades: 10-12
| 2 students
Painesville, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Auburn Vocational High School (Closed 2023)
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
350 Cedarbrook Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5611
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5611
Grades: PK
| 88 students
585 Riverside Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 358-8221
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 358-8221
Grades: 3-12
| 19 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
268 N State St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 358-0877
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 358-0877
Grades: K-8
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Painesville, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Painesville, OH include Istem, Riverside Jr/sr High School and Fairport Harding High School.
How many public high schools are located in Painesville?
6 public high schools are located in Painesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Painesville?
Painesville public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Painesville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Painesville include: Fairport Harding High School vs. Riverside Jr/sr High School, Harvey High School vs. Riverside Jr/sr High School
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