Top Rankings
Painesville City Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,690 students in Painesville City Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Painesville City Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,571 Schools
# Students
2,690 Students
1,669,776 Students
# Teachers
158 Teachers
96,752 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Painesville City Local School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 92% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#642 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
57%
8%
% Black
16%
17%
% White
18%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,927 is higher 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 $15,837 is less than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,927
$17,295
Spending / Student
$15,837
$17,243
Best Painesville City Local School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chestnut Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
341 Chestnut St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5350
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5350
Gr: K-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Maple Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
560 W Jackson St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5440
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5440
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Elm Street Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
585 Elm St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5520
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5520
Gr: K-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
135 Cedarbrook Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5250
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5250
Gr: 6-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Harvey High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Walnut Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5110
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5110
Gr: 9-12 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Painesville City Local School District?
Painesville City Local School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,690 students.
What is the rank of Painesville City Local School District?
Painesville City Local School District is ranked #654 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Painesville City Local School District?
57% of Painesville City Local School District students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Painesville City Local School District?
Painesville City Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Painesville City Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,837 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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