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Best Painesville Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 45% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Painesville have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Istem
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1800 Mentor Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 898-3238
Gr: 6-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Henry F Lamuth Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6700 Auburn Rd
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 354-4394
Gr: 6-7 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Riverside Jr/sr High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
585 Riverside Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-3341
Gr: 8-12 | 1,682 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
135 Cedarbrook Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5250
Gr: 6-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Fairport Harding High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
329 Vine St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 354-3592
Gr: 6-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Painesville, Ohio

Painesville, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Auburn Vocational High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
8140 Auburn Rd
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 834-8635
Gr: 10-12
Clyde C Hadden Elementary School (Closed 2020)
1800 Mentor Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 354-4414
Gr: K-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Madison Avenue Elementary School (Closed 2020)
845 Madison Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-6171
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Red Raider Preschool (Closed 2023)
350 Cedarbrook Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5611
Gr: PK | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Riverside Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
585 Riverside Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 358-8221
Gr: 3-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 26%
St. Clair Elementary School (Closed 2009)
280 N Saint Clair St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5480
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
State Street Elementary School (Closed 2009)
348 S State St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5520
Gr: K-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Summit Academy Community School - Painesville (Closed 2023)
Charter School
268 N State St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 358-0877
Gr: K-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

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?

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