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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Jefferson County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 8,684 students in Jefferson County, OH (there are 5 private schools, serving 903 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Jefferson County, OH are Pugliese Elementary West, Wells Academy and Mckinley Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Jefferson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pugliese Elementary West
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
435 John Scott Hwy Connector
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 264-1590
Gr: PK-4 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Wells Academy
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
420 N 4th St
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-1651
Gr: PK-4 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Mckinley Stem Academy
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1400 Adams St
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 283-3767
Gr: PK-4 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
East Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
936 N 5th St
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-5112
Gr: PK-4 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Steubenville High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
420 N 4th St
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-9741
Gr: 9-12 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Hills Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2281 Wilson Ave
Mingo Junction, OH 43938
(740) 283-2479
Gr: PK-4 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
John E Gregg Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
212 County Road 75a
Bergholz, OH 43908
(740) 282-1469
Gr: PK-6 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Harding Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2002 Sunset Blvd
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-3481
Gr: 5-8 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Toronto Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1309 Dennis Way
Toronto, OH 43964
(740) 537-2172
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
Buckeye North Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1004 3rd St
Brilliant, OH 43913
(740) 598-4589
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1111.
Buckeye South Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Walden Ave
Tiltonsville, OH 43963
(740) 859-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1212.
Buckeye West Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
243 N Mill St
Adena, OH 43901
(740) 546-3413
Gr: PK-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #1313.
Indian Creek High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Park Dr
Steubenville, OH 43953
(740) 264-1163
Gr: 9-12 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1414.
Buckeye Local High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10692 State Route 150
Rayland, OH 43943
(740) 859-2196
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1515.
Stanton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14890 State Route 213
Hammondsville, OH 43930
(740) 282-0065
Gr: PK-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1616.
Edison Jr. High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9890 State Route 152
Richmond, OH 43944
(740) 765-4313
Gr: 7-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1717.
Buckeye Local Junior High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10692 State Highway 150
Rayland, OH 43943
(740) 859-2196
Gr: 6-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1818.
Toronto Jr. / Sr. High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1305 Dennis Way
Toronto, OH 43964
(740) 537-2442
Gr: 6-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1919.
Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6
(Math: 37% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2379 Wilson Ave
Mingo Junction, OH 43938
(740) 264-3502
Gr: 5-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2020.
Edison High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9890 State Route 152
Richmond, OH 43944
(740) 765-4313
Gr: 9-12 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #2121.
Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2379 Wilson Ave.
Mingo Junction, OH 43938
(740) 282-0834
Gr: 7-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2222.
Cross Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
587 Bantam Ridge Rd
Steubenville, OH 43953
(740) 264-1691
Gr: PK-4 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson County
Vocational School
1509 County Highway 22a
Bloomingdale, OH 43910
(740) 264-5545
Gr: 11-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Karaffa Elementary School
1307 Dennis Way
Toronto, OH 43964
(740) 537-2471
Gr: PK | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Jefferson County, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Jefferson County, OH include Pugliese Elementary West, Wells Academy and Mckinley Stem Academy.
How many public schools are located in Jefferson County?
24 public schools are located in Jefferson County.
What percentage of students in Jefferson County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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