For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,893 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 38% (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 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Painesville, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harvey High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Painesville, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Istem
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Mentor Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 898-3238
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 898-3238
Gr: 6-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Riverside Jr/sr High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
585 Riverside Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-3341
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-3341
Gr: 8-12 | 1,578 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Fairport Harding High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
329 Vine St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 354-3592
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 354-3592
Gr: 6-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Harvey High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Walnut Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5110
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5110
Gr: 9-12 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Auburn Vocational
Vocational School
8140 Auburn Rd
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-7542
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-7542
Gr: 10-12
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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 34% (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, Fairport Harding High School vs. Harvey High School
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