Paint Township’s public schools outscore 80% of Ohio districts
68% of students in Paint Township’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Paint Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Ohio, not nationally.
From Ohio state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Paint Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1277 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of Paint Township’s, its schools beat 73%, lower than their 80% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 69% and math 68% in spring 2022, against 60% and 52% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,286 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one high school
From grade 9 the district’s path is Waynedale High School. Enrollment is down 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Beacon Hill Community School AKA Beacon Hill Academy, Breezeway School (private), Breezeway (private), Kohler Meadow (private), Kohler Meadows (private), North Fork (private), Sunrise School (private), Walnut Hill (private), Pleasant View I (private), Pleasant View School (private), Sunny View (private), Locust Knoll (private), Meadow Valley School (private), South View (private), Beeach Grove (private) and Beech Grove (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Paint Township’s grade
A−: better than 80% of Ohio school districts, #262 of 993 Ohio towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Ohio average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Paint Township, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Paint Township
Waynedale Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 459 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Apple Creek
Kindergarten in Paint Township
Waynedale Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 459 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Apple Creek
1st grade in Paint Township
Waynedale Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 459 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Apple Creek
2nd grade in Paint Township
Waynedale Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 459 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Apple Creek
3rd grade in Paint Township
Waynedale Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 459 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Apple Creek
4th grade in Paint Township
Waynedale Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 459 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Apple Creek
5th grade in Paint Township
Waynedale Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 459 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Apple Creek
9th grade in Paint Township
Waynedale High School
Grades 9–12 · 333 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Apple Creek
10th grade in Paint Township
Waynedale High School
Grades 9–12 · 333 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Apple Creek
11th grade in Paint Township
Waynedale High School
Grades 9–12 · 333 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Apple Creek
12th grade in Paint Township
Waynedale High School
Grades 9–12 · 333 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Apple Creek
Paint Township’s public schools are run by Southeast Local School District, which also serves Apple Creek, East Union, Fredericksburg and Holmesville and others. Parts of Paint Township (3% of its land) are served by East Holmes Local instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Paint Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Paint Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Paint Township | A− | Southeast Local |
| Sugar Creek | A | Dalton Local |
| Paint Township | A− | East Holmes Local |
| Salt Creek | — | Southeast Local |
| Sugarcreek | B | Fairless Local |
Every school in Paint Township
18 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Ohio’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Paint Township’s schools
Are Paint Township’s schools good?
By Ohio’s own tests, yes: the public schools Paint Township children attend outscore 80% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #262 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 73%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Paint Township in?
Southeast Local School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 792 students in 2 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Paint Township are served by East Holmes Local.
Where do Paint Township kids go to high school?
Waynedale High School in Apple Creek, with 333 students; its own test results earn a B.
What is Paint Township’s graduation rate?
95–100% of the class of 2023 in Southeast Local School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.
How much does Paint Township spend per student?
$17,286 in Southeast Local School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Paint Township?
Yes: Breezeway School (religious, grades 1–8, 42 students), Breezeway (religious, grades 1–8, 41 students), Kohler Meadow (religious, grades 1–8, 36 students), Kohler Meadows (religious, grades 1–8, 35 students), North Fork (religious, grades 1–8, 33 students), Sunrise School (religious, grades 1–8, 33 students), Walnut Hill (religious, grades 1–8, 32 students), Pleasant View I (religious, grades 1–8, 28 students), Pleasant View School (religious, grades 1–8, 28 students), Sunny View (religious, grades 1–8, 26 students), Locust Knoll (religious, grades 1–8, 24 students), Meadow Valley School (religious, grades 1–8, 21 students), South View (religious, grades 1–8, 21 students), Beeach Grove (religious, grades 1–8, 20 students) and Beech Grove (religious, grades 1–8, 18 students). Paint Township also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Paint Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Paint Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Ohio. Stars are from neighbors.