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Best Jefferson County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 3,847 students in Jefferson County, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools 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.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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
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 preschools in Jefferson County, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, OH include Pugliese Elementary West, Wells Academy and Mckinley Stem Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Jefferson County?
12 public preschools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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