Paint Valley High School is a high school located in Bainbridge, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Paint Valley Local School District. The school mascot is the Bearcat. Paint Valley has school clubs such as FCS, NHS, E-Sports, and many more.
Serving 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Paint Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Paint Valley Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Bainbridge, OH school district, encompassing approximately 108.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest point in the zone located about 11.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paint Valley Elementary School's student population of 371 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
371 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1959
School Rankings
Paint Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paint Valley Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1917 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
95%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.9%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paint Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Paint Valley Elementary School is ranked #1917 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Paint Valley Elementary School?
371 students attend Paint Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Paint Valley Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paint Valley Elementary School?
Paint Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Paint Valley Elementary School offer ?
Paint Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paint Valley Elementary School part of?
Paint Valley Elementary School is part of Paint Valley Local School District.
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