For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 5,178 students in 44077, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 44077, OH are Parkside Elementary School, Istem and Melridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 44077 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in 44077, OH have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 44077, OH Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12428 Concord Hambden Rd
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-0668
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-0668
Gr: K-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Melridge Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6689 Melridge Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-3854
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-3854
Gr: PK-4 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Buckeye Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
175 Buckeye Rd
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-2191
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-2191
Gr: PK-4 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
845 Madison Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-0668
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-0668
Gr: K-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Chestnut Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
341 Chestnut St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5350
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5350
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
602 Plum St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 354-4982
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 354-4982
Gr: K-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Maple Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
560 W Jackson St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5440
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5440
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1010.
Elm Street Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
585 Elm St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5520
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5520
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Erie Bilingual Academy
Charter School
268 N State St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 578-0722
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 578-0722
Gr: K-5 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 44077, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 44077, OH include Parkside Elementary School, Istem and Melridge Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 44077?
13 public elementary schools are located in 44077.
What is the racial composition of students in 44077?
44077 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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