For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 701 students in 45879, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 45879, 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.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 45879 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 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in 45879, OH have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 45879, OH Public Elementary Schools (2026)
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 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
45879, 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 45879, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 45879, OH include Paulding Elementary School and Paulding Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 45879?
2 public elementary schools are located in 45879.
What is the racial composition of students in 45879?
45879 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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