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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Ross County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 10,829 students in Ross County, OH (there are 3 private schools, serving 692 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Ross County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ross County, OH are Zane Trace Elementary School, Unioto Elementary School and Southeastern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ross County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Ross County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Ross County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Zane Trace Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
946 State Route 180
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-1304
Gr: PK-4 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Unioto Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
138 Sandusky Blvd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-4103
Gr: PK-5 | 1,032 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Southeastern Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2003 Lancaster Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2003
Gr: PK-4 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Southeastern Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2003 Lancaster Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2003
Gr: 5-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Unioto Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
160 Moundsville Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-5211
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Buckskin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4297 Broadway St
South Salem, OH 45681
(937) 981-2673
Gr: K-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Adena Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3367 County Road 550
Frankfort, OH 45628
(740) 998-5293
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Southeastern High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2003 Lancaster Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2003
Gr: 9-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
Huntington Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
188 Huntsman Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 663-2191
Gr: K-4 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1010.
Zane Trace Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
946 State Route 180
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-5842
Gr: 5-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1111.
Unioto High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14193 Pleasant Valley Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-4105
Gr: 9-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1212.
Paint Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7454 Us Highway 50 W
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3454
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1313.
Paint Valley High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7454 Us Highway 50 W
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3582
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1414.
Adena Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3367 County Road 550
Frankfort, OH 45628
(740) 998-2313
Gr: 6-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1515.
Chillicothe Intermediate School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
345 Arch St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2123
Gr: 3-6 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1616.
Paint Valley Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7454 Us Highway 50 W
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3454
Gr: 6-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1717.
Chillicothe High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
421 Yoctangee Pkwy
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 702-2287
Gr: 9-12 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1818.
Adena High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3367 County Road 550
Frankfort, OH 45628
(740) 998-2313
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1919.
Huntington Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
188 Huntsman Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 663-6079
Gr: 5-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2020.
Zane Trace High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
946 State Route 180
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-1809
Gr: 9-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2121.
Chillicothe Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
381 Yoctangee Pkwy
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-2241
Gr: 7-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2222.
Chillicothe Primary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
235 Cherry St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-2638
Gr: K-2 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2323.
Huntington High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
188 Huntsman Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 663-2230
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Mt. Logan Early Childhood Center
841 E Main St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-2638
Gr: PK | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Pickaway-ross Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
895 Crouse Chapel Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 642-1200
Gr: 1-12 | 760 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Ohio Career Academy
Charter School
30 E Main St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(330) 620-5861
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Ross County, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Ross County, OH include Zane Trace Elementary School, Unioto Elementary School and Southeastern Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ross County?
26 public schools are located in Ross County.
What percentage of students in Ross County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Ross County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ross County?
Ross County public schools minority enrollment is 12% 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 Ross County are often viewed compared to one another?

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