Riverside Local School District

585 Riverside Dr
Painesville, OH 44077-5323
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Riverside Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,180 students in Riverside Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Riverside Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,571 Schools
# Students
4,180 Students
1,669,776 Students
# Teachers
199 Teachers
96,752 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Riverside Local School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 916 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#254 out of 931 school districts
(Top 30%)
65%
54%
68%
60%
73%
63%
90%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
11%
8%
% Black
4%
17%
% White
79%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,252 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,295. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,747 is less than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,252
$17,295
Spending / Student
$12,747
$17,243

Best Riverside Local School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12428 Concord Hambden Rd
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-0668
Gr: K-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Melridge Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6689 Melridge Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-3854
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Buckeye Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
175 Buckeye Rd
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-2191
Gr: K-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
845 Madison Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-0668
Gr: K-5 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Henry F Lamuth Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6700 Auburn Rd
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 354-4394
Gr: 6-7 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Riverside Jr/sr High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
585 Riverside Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-3341
Gr: 8-12 | 1,682 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Riverside Preschool
56 Hale Rd
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 358-8750
Gr: PK | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Riverside Local School District?
Riverside Local School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,180 students.
What is the rank of Riverside Local School District?
Riverside Local School District is ranked #254 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside Local School District?
79% of Riverside Local School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Riverside Local School District?
Riverside Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Riverside Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,747 is less than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,180 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 90% (Top 30% in OH)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • : 73% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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