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Best Scioto County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 4,345 students in Scioto County, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Scioto County, OH are Bloom-vernon Elementary School, Valley Elementary School and Wheelersburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scioto County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Scioto County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Scioto County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bloom-vernon Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10529a Main St
South Webster, OH 45682
(740) 778-2339
Gr: PK-6 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Valley Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1821a State Route 728
Lucasville, OH 45648
(740) 259-2611
Gr: PK-4 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Wheelersburg Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
800 Pirate Dr
Wheelersburg, OH 45694
(740) 574-8130
Gr: PK-3 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Clay Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
44 Clay High St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 354-6644
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4738 Henley Deemer Rd
Mc Dermott, OH 45652
(740) 259-5558
Gr: PK-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Portsmouth West Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15332a Us Highway 52
West Portsmouth, OH 45663
(740) 858-1116
Gr: PK-4 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Minford Primary Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
215 Falcon Rd
Minford, OH 45653
(740) 820-2287
Gr: PK-3 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #88.
Stanton Primary Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
#1 Glenwood Tiger Trail
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 456-4637
Gr: PK-3 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Portsmouth Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
514 Union St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6719
Gr: PK-6 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Green Preschool
4057 Gallia Pike
Franklin Furnace, OH 45629
(740) 354-9330
Gr: PK | 21 students Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Scioto County, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Scioto County, OH include Bloom-vernon Elementary School, Valley Elementary School and Wheelersburg Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Scioto County?
11 public preschools are located in Scioto County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scioto County?
Scioto County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Scioto County are often viewed compared to one another?

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