Painesville City Local School District
School District · Painesville, Ohio
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
2,696
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
2,696
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Evaluating Painesville City Local?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Painesville City Local as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Chestnut Elementary School
Painesville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Maple Elementary School
Painesville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Elm Street Elementary School
Painesville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#534 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,178
+$1,521 vs Ohio median
District size
2,696 students
Larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Painesville City Local ranks #534 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Painesville City Local's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Chestnut Elementary School (7.2/10), Maple Elementary School (6.2/10), and Elm Street Elementary School (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Painesville City Local
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chestnut Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Maple Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Elm Street Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Heritage Middle School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Harvey High School | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Painesville City Local
Painesville City Local is a Painesville, Ohio school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 2,696 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. District-level spending was $16,178 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Painesville City Local demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Chestnut Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Painesville City Local students show an average math proficiency of 45.6% and ELA proficiency of 51.2%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Painesville City Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Painesville City Local with test data.
Schools in Painesville City Local
6 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Painesville
- Total Enrollment
- 2,696
- Teachers (FTE)
- 159
- District spending per student
- $16,178NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Painesville City Local?
Painesville City Local has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Painesville City Local?
The average composite rating for Painesville City Local is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Painesville City Local?
Painesville City Local's district-level spending was $16,178 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Painesville City Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in Painesville City Local is 17:1.
What is the top-rated school in Painesville City Local?
Chestnut Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Painesville City Local with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Painesville City Local?
Across schools in Painesville City Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Painesville City Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
Painesville City Local has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.2%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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