For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,351 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 50%), 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 33% 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)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Istem
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Mentor Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 898-3238
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 898-3238
Gr: 6-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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
Gr: 5-7 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Riverside Jr/sr High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
585 Riverside Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-3341
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-3341
Gr: 8-12 | 1,578 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Fairport Harding High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
329 Vine St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 354-3592
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 354-3592
Gr: 6-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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 33% 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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