For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,371 students in 44077, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in 44077, 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle schools in zipcode 44077 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 44077, OH have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 44077, OH ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025-26)
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 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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: 6-7 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 | 1,682 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
44077, Ohio ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Auburn Vocational High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
8140 Auburn Rd
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 834-8635
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 834-8635
Gr: 10-12
1800 Mentor Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 354-4414
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 354-4414
Gr: K-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
845 Madison Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-6171
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-6171
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
350 Cedarbrook Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5611
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5611
Gr: PK | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
585 Riverside Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 358-8221
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 358-8221
Gr: 3-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 26%
280 N Saint Clair St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5480
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5480
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
348 S State St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5520
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5520
Gr: K-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
268 N State St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 358-0877
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 44077, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in 44077, OH include Istem, Henry F Lamuth Middle School and Riverside Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 44077?
5 public middle schools are located in 44077.
What is the racial composition of students in 44077?
44077 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).
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