For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 716 students in Nelsonville, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nelsonville, OH are Nelsonville-york Elementary School and Nelsonville-york Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nelsonville, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Nelsonville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Nelsonville, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nelsonville-york Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4 Buckeye Dr
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-5145
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-5145
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Nelsonville-york Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3 Buckeye Dr
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-1254
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-1254
Gr: 6-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Nelsonville, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nelsonville, OH include Nelsonville-york Elementary School and Nelsonville-york Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Nelsonville?
2 public elementary schools are located in Nelsonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Nelsonville?
Nelsonville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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