For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,097 students in Painesville, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Painesville, OH are Melridge Elementary School, Buckeye Elementary School and Maple Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Painesville, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Painesville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Painesville, OH (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Melridge Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6689 Melridge Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-3854
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-3854
Gr: PK-4 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Buckeye Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
175 Buckeye Rd
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-2191
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-2191
Gr: PK-4 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Painesville, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Auburn Vocational High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
8140 Auburn Rd
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 834-8635
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 834-8635
Gr: 10-12
1800 Mentor Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 354-4414
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 354-4414
Gr: K-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
845 Madison Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-6171
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-6171
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
350 Cedarbrook Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5611
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5611
Gr: PK | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
585 Riverside Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 358-8221
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 358-8221
Gr: 3-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 26%
280 N Saint Clair St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5480
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5480
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
348 S State St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5520
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5520
Gr: K-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Summit Academy Community School - Painesville (Closed 2023)
Charter School
268 N State St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 358-0877
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 358-0877
Gr: K-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Painesville, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Painesville, OH include Melridge Elementary School, Buckeye Elementary School and Maple Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Painesville?
3 public preschools are located in Painesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Painesville?
Painesville public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Painesville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Painesville include: Buckeye Elementary School vs. Melridge Elementary School, Melridge Elementary School vs. Buckeye Elementary School
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