For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 701 students in Paulding, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Paulding, OH are Paulding Elementary School and Paulding Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paulding, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Paulding have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Paulding, OH (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paulding Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
405 N Water St
Paulding, OH 45879
(419) 399-4656
Paulding, OH 45879
(419) 399-4656
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Paulding Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
405 N Water St
Paulding, OH 45879
(419) 399-4656
Paulding, OH 45879
(419) 399-4656
Gr: 6-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
W B Alternative (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
201 E Caroline St Ste 3
Paulding, OH 45879
(419) 399-9523
Paulding, OH 45879
(419) 399-9523
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Paulding, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Paulding, OH include Paulding Elementary School and Paulding Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Paulding?
2 public elementary schools are located in Paulding.
What is the racial composition of students in Paulding?
Paulding public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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