For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 9,774 students in Pickaway County, OH (there are 3 private schools, serving 414 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Pickaway County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pickaway County, OH are Walnut Elementary School, Scioto Elementary School and South Bloomfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pickaway County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Pickaway County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pickaway County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walnut Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7150 Ashville Fairfield Rd
Ashville, OH 43103
(740) 983-5000
Ashville, OH 43103
(740) 983-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Scioto Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20 W Scioto St
Commercial Point, OH 43116
(740) 983-5000
Commercial Point, OH 43116
(740) 983-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
South Bloomfield Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
194 Dowler Dr
Ashville, OH 43103
(740) 983-5007
Ashville, OH 43103
(740) 983-5007
Gr: PK-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Ashville Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
90 Walnut St
Ashville, OH 43103
(740) 983-5000
Ashville, OH 43103
(740) 983-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Westfall Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9391 State Route 56
Williamsport, OH 43164
(740) 986-4008
Williamsport, OH 43164
(740) 986-4008
Gr: PK-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Teays Valley West Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Grove Run Rd
Commercial Point, OH 43116
(740) 983-5000
Commercial Point, OH 43116
(740) 983-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Westfall High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19463 Pherson Pike
Williamsport, OH 43164
(740) 986-2911
Williamsport, OH 43164
(740) 986-2911
Gr: 9-12 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Teays Valley High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3887 State Route 752
Ashville, OH 43103
(740) 983-5000
Ashville, OH 43103
(740) 983-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,263 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Teays Valley East Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
655 Viking Way
Ashville, OH 43103
(740) 983-5000
Ashville, OH 43103
(740) 983-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Westfall Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19545 Pherson Pike
Williamsport, OH 43164
(740) 986-2941
Williamsport, OH 43164
(740) 986-2941
Gr: 6-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
Circleville Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Tiger Drive
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-2495
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-2495
Gr: PK-5 | 1,110 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1212.
Logan Elm Middle/high School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9511 Tarlton Rd
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-7503
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-7503
Gr: 6-12 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1313.
Logan Elm Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9511 Tarlton Rd
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-3877
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-3877
Gr: PK-5 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1414.
Circleville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
380 Clark Dr
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-4846
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-4846
Gr: 9-12 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1515.
Circleville Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
360 Clark Dr
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-2345
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-2345
Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1616.
Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf)
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
640 Island Rd
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 571-8282
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 571-8282
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
383 Circleville Ave
Ashville, OH 43103
(740) 983-5000
Ashville, OH 43103
(740) 983-5000
Gr: 6-12 | 65 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pickaway County, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Pickaway County, OH include Walnut Elementary School, Scioto Elementary School and South Bloomfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pickaway County?
17 public schools are located in Pickaway County.
What percentage of students in Pickaway County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Pickaway County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pickaway County?
Pickaway County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Pickaway County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pickaway County include: Logan Elm Middle/high School vs. Circleville High School, Circleville High School vs. Logan Elm Middle/high School, Westfall High School vs. Circleville High School
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