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Best Washington County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 7,398 students in Washington County, OH (there are 2 private schools, serving 296 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Washington County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Washington County, OH are Salem-liberty Elementary School, Lowell Elementary School and Beverly-center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Washington County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salem-liberty Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10930 State Route 821
Lower Salem, OH 45745
(740) 585-2252
Gr: K-5 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
305 Market St
Lowell, OH 45744
(740) 896-2523
Gr: K-5 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Beverly-center Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
510 5th St
Beverly, OH 45715
(740) 984-2371
Gr: K-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Warren Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
70 Warrior Dr
Vincent, OH 45784
(740) 678-2395
Gr: 4-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Warren Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
60 Warrior Dr
Vincent, OH 45784
(740) 445-5300
Gr: K-4 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Newport Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Harrison St
Newport, OH 45768
(740) 473-2667
Gr: K-6 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Waterford High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
330 Main Street
Waterford, OH 45786
(740) 984-2373
Gr: 9-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
Belpre Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2000 Rockland Ave
Belpre, OH 45714
(740) 423-3010
Gr: K-6 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Fort Frye High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
420 Fifth St
Beverly, OH 45715
(740) 984-2376
Gr: 9-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1010.
Waterford Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
19701 State Route 339
Waterford, OH 45786
(740) 984-2342
Gr: K-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1111.
Warren High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
130 Warrior Dr
Vincent, OH 45784
(740) 678-2393
Gr: 9-12 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1212.
Fort Frye Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
420 5th St
Beverly, OH 45715
(740) 984-2376
Gr: 6-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1313.
Frontier High/middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
44870 State Route 7
New Matamoras, OH 45767
(740) 865-3441
Gr: 7-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1414.
Marietta Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
242 N 7th St
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6530
Gr: 3-6 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1515.
Washington School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Washington St
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6520
Gr: K-2 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1616.
Belpre Blue Sky Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2014 Rockland Ave
Belpre, OH 45714
(740) 423-9511
Gr: 3-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1717.
Matamoras Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Stover Dr
New Matamoras, OH 45767
(740) 865-3422
Gr: K-6 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #1818.
Phillips School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Pike St
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6514
Gr: K-2 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1919.
Marietta High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
208 Davis Ave
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6540
Gr: 7-12 | 995 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2020.
Belpre High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Stone Rd
Belpre, OH 45714
(740) 423-3000
Gr: 7-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Bluesky Virtual Academy
330 Main & High Street
Waterford, OH 45786
(740) 984-2373
Gr: 11-12 | 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Frontier Local Virtual School
44870 State Route 7
New Matamoras, OH 45767
(740) 865-3473
Gr: 10-12 | 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Washington County Cc Barrett Bld
Vocational School
21740 State Route 676
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 373-2766
Gr: 10-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Washington County, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Washington County, OH include Salem-liberty Elementary School, Lowell Elementary School and Beverly-center Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Washington County?
25 public schools are located in Washington County.
What percentage of students in Washington County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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