For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,947 students in Paulding County, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Paulding County, OH are Antwerp Local Elementary School, Oakwood 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Paulding County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Paulding County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Antwerp Local Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
303 S. Harrmann Rd
Antwerp, OH 45813
(419) 258-5421
Antwerp, OH 45813
(419) 258-5421
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
Oakwood Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
309 N 1st St
Oakwood, OH 45873
(419) 594-3346
Oakwood, OH 45873
(419) 594-3346
Grades: PK-6
| 297 students
Rank: #33.
Payne Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 W Townline St
Payne, OH 45880
(419) 263-2512
Payne, OH 45880
(419) 263-2512
Grades: K-6
| 249 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Antwerp Local Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
303 S. Harrmann Rd
Antwerp, OH 45813
(419) 258-5421
Antwerp, OH 45813
(419) 258-5421
Grades: 6-8
| 131 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Grover Hill Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Monroe Street
Grover Hill, OH 45849
(419) 587-3414
Grover Hill, OH 45849
(419) 587-3414
Grades: K-6
| 217 students
Rank: #66.
Paulding Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
405 N Water St
Paulding, OH 45879
(419) 399-4656
Paulding, OH 45879
(419) 399-4656
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #77.
Paulding Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
405 N Water St
Paulding, OH 45879
(419) 399-4656
Paulding, OH 45879
(419) 399-4656
Grades: 6-8
| 266 students
Paulding County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
W B Alternative (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
201 E Caroline St Ste 3
Paulding, OH 45879
(419) 399-9523
Paulding, OH 45879
(419) 399-9523
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Paulding County, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Paulding County, OH include Antwerp Local Elementary School, Oakwood Elementary School and Payne Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Paulding County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Paulding County.
What is the racial composition of students in Paulding County?
Paulding County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Paulding County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Paulding County include: Payne Elementary School vs. Paulding Elementary School, Paulding Elementary School vs. Payne Elementary School
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