For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 693 students in Paulding, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Paulding, OH are Paulding Elementary School and Paulding Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paulding, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 60% statewide average). Elementary schools in Paulding have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Paulding, OH (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Paulding Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
405 N Water St
Paulding, OH 45879
(419) 399-4656
Paulding, OH 45879
(419) 399-4656
Gr: 6-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Paulding, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Paulding, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Paulding, OH include Paulding Elementary School and Paulding Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Paulding?
2 public elementary schools are located in Paulding.
What is the racial composition of students in Paulding?
Paulding public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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