Top 10 Best Paulding County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,892 students in Paulding County, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 87 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Paulding County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Paulding County, OH are Oakwood Elementary School, Antwerp Local Elementary School and Payne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paulding County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 57% statewide average). Schools in Paulding County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Paulding County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oakwood Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
309 N 1st St
Oakwood, OH 45873
(419) 594-3346
Grades: PK-6
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Antwerp Local Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
303 S. Harrmann Rd
Antwerp, OH 45813
(419) 258-5421
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #33.
Payne Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
501 W Townline St
Payne, OH 45880
(419) 263-2512
Grades: K-6
| 206 students
Rank: #44.
Grover Hill Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 Monroe Street
Grover Hill, OH 45849
(419) 587-3414
Grades: K-6
| 242 students
Rank: #55.
Antwerp Local High School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
303 S. Harrmann Rd
Antwerp, OH 45813
(419) 258-5421
Grades: 9-12
| 174 students
Rank: #66.
Wayne Trace High School
Math: 60% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4915 Us Route 127
Haviland, OH 45851
(419) 399-4100
Grades: 7-12
| 427 students
Rank: #77.
Antwerp Local Middle School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
303 S. Harrmann Rd
Antwerp, OH 45813
(419) 258-5421
Grades: 6-8
| 171 students
Rank: #88.
Paulding Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
405 N Water St
Paulding, OH 45879
(419) 399-4656
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #99.
Paulding Middle School
Math: 52% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
405 N Water St
Paulding, OH 45879
(419) 399-4656
Grades: 6-8
| 262 students
Rank: #1010.
Paulding High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
405 N Water St
Paulding, OH 45879
(419) 399-4656
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Paulding County, OH

Paulding County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
W B Alternative (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
201 E Caroline St Ste 3
Paulding, OH 45879
(419) 399-9523
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Paulding County, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Paulding County, OH include Oakwood Elementary School, Antwerp Local Elementary School and Payne Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Paulding County, OH?
10 public schools are located in Paulding County, OH.
What percentage of students in Paulding County, OH go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Paulding County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Paulding County, OH?
Paulding County, OH public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 33% (majority Black).

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