For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 538 students in Bainbridge, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bainbridge, OH are Paint Valley Elementary School and Paint Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bainbridge, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bainbridge have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bainbridge, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paint Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7454 Us Highway 50 W
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3454
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3454
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #22.
Paint Valley Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7454 Us Highway 50 W
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3454
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3454
Grades: 6-8
| 168 students
Bainbridge, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Light House Youth Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1071 Tong Hollow Rd
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3094
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3094
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bainbridge, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bainbridge, OH include Paint Valley Elementary School and Paint Valley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bainbridge?
2 public elementary schools are located in Bainbridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Bainbridge?
Bainbridge public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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