For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,371 students in Painesville, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Painesville, OH are Istem, Henry F Lamuth Middle School and Riverside Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Painesville, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Painesville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Painesville, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Istem
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Mentor Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 898-3238
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 898-3238
Grades: 6-12
| 224 students
Rank: #22.
Henry F Lamuth Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6700 Auburn Rd
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 354-4394
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 354-4394
Grades: 6-7
| 530 students
Rank: #33.
Riverside Jr/sr High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
585 Riverside Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-3341
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-3341
Grades: 8-12
| 1,682 students
Rank: #44.
Fairport Harding High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
329 Vine St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 354-3592
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 354-3592
Grades: 6-12
| 336 students
Rank: #55.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
135 Cedarbrook Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5250
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5250
Grades: 6-8
| 599 students
Painesville, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Auburn Vocational High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
8140 Auburn Rd
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 834-8635
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 834-8635
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
1800 Mentor Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 354-4414
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 354-4414
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
845 Madison Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-6171
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-6171
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
350 Cedarbrook Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5611
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5611
Grades: PK
| 88 students
585 Riverside Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 358-8221
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 358-8221
Grades: 3-12
| 19 students
280 N Saint Clair St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5480
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5480
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
348 S State St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5520
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5520
Grades: K-5
| 250 students
268 N State St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 358-0877
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 358-0877
Grades: K-8
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Painesville, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Painesville, OH include Istem, Henry F Lamuth Middle School and Riverside Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Painesville?
5 public middle schools are located in Painesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Painesville?
Painesville public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Painesville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Painesville include: Fairport Harding High School vs. Riverside Jr/sr High School, Heritage Middle School vs. Henry F Lamuth Middle School
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