For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,045 students in Gallia County, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Gallia County, OH are Green Elementary School, Southwestern Elementary School and Addaville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gallia County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Gallia County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Gallia County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
113 Centenary Church Rd
Gallipolis, OH 45631
(740) 446-3236
Gallipolis, OH 45631
(740) 446-3236
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Southwestern Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4834 State Route 325
Patriot, OH 45658
(740) 379-2532
Patriot, OH 45658
(740) 379-2532
Gr: PK-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Addaville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1333 Brick School Rd
Gallipolis, OH 45631
(740) 367-7283
Gallipolis, OH 45631
(740) 367-7283
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Rio Grande Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
439 Lake Drive
Rio Grande, OH 45674
(740) 245-5333
Rio Grande, OH 45674
(740) 245-5333
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Vinton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
123 Keystone Rd
Vinton, OH 45686
(740) 388-8261
Vinton, OH 45686
(740) 388-8261
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 4th Ave
Gallipolis, OH 45631
(740) 446-3213
Gallipolis, OH 45631
(740) 446-3213
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Hannan Trace Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9345 State Route 218
Crown City, OH 45623
(740) 256-6468
Crown City, OH 45623
(740) 256-6468
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Gallia County, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Gallia County, OH include Green Elementary School, Southwestern Elementary School and Addaville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gallia County?
7 public preschools are located in Gallia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gallia County?
Gallia County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Gallia County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Gallia County include: Rio Grande Elementary School vs. Green Elementary School, Rio Grande Elementary School vs. Addaville Elementary School, Rio Grande Elementary School vs. Vinton Elementary School
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