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Best Gallia County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,608 students in Gallia County, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 166 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Gallia County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Gallia County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Gallia County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
113 Centenary Church Rd
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
4834 State Route 325
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
1333 Brick School Rd
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
439 Lake Drive
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
123 Keystone Rd
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
450 4th Ave
Gallipolis, OH 45631
(740) 446-3213
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
River Valley Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8779 State Route 160
Bidwell, OH 45614
(740) 446-8399
Gr: 6-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
South Gallia High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Rebel Dr
Crown City, OH 45623
(740) 256-1054
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #99.
Gallia Academy High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2855 Centenary Rd
Gallipolis, OH 45631
(740) 446-3212
Gr: 9-12 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Hannan Trace Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9345 State Route 218
Crown City, OH 45623
(740) 256-6468
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1111.
South Gallia Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Rebel Dr
Crown City, OH 45623
(740) 379-9085
Gr: 6-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1212.
River Valley High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8785 State Route 160
Bidwell, OH 45614
(740) 446-2926
Gr: 9-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1313.
Gallia Academy Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
340 4th Ave
Gallipolis, OH 45631
(740) 446-3211
Gr: 6-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1414.
Southern Ohio Digital Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
218 N College Ave
Patriot, OH 45658
(740) 245-7585
Gr: 4-12 | 64 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Buckeye Hills Career Center
Vocational School
351 Buckeye Hills Road
Rio Grande, OH 45674
(740) 245-5334
Gr: 7-12 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Gallia County, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Gallia County, OH include Green Elementary School, Southwestern Elementary School and Addaville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gallia County?
15 public schools are located in Gallia County.
What percentage of students in Gallia County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Gallia County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gallia County?
Gallia County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Gallia County are often viewed compared to one another?

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