For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 764 students in 45612, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 26 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 45612, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 45612, OH are Paint Valley Elementary School, Paint Valley High School and Paint Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 45612 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 45612, OH have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 45612, OH Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paint Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7454 Us Highway 50 W
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3454
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3454
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #22.
Paint Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7454 Us Highway 50 W
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3582
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3582
Grades: 9-12
| 226 students
Rank: #33.
Paint Valley Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7454 Us Highway 50 W
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3454
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3454
Grades: 6-8
| 168 students
45612, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Light House Youth Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1071 Tong Hollow Rd
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3094
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3094
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 45612, OH?
The top ranked public schools in 45612, OH include Paint Valley Elementary School, Paint Valley High School and Paint Valley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 45612?
3 public schools are located in 45612.
What percentage of students in 45612 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 45612 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 45612?
45612 public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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