For the 2024 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 11,114 students in Ross County, OH (there are 3 private schools, serving 683 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, Southeastern Elementary School and Southeastern Middle 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 46% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 57% statewide average). Schools in Ross County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Ross County Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Zane Trace Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
946 State Route 180
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-1304
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-1304
Grades: PK-4
| 492 students
Rank: #22.
Southeastern Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2003 Lancaster Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2003
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2003
Grades: K-4
| 352 students
Rank: #33.
Southeastern Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2003 Lancaster Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2003
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2003
Grades: 5-8
| 321 students
Rank: #44.
Unioto Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
138 Sandusky Blvd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-4103
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-4103
Grades: PK-5
| 1,024 students
Rank: #55.
Adena Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3367 County Road 550
Frankfort, OH 45628
(740) 998-5293
Frankfort, OH 45628
(740) 998-5293
Grades: PK-4
| 460 students
Rank: #66.
Salt Creek Intermediate School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13190 State Route 56
Kingston, OH 45644
(740) 332-4212
Kingston, OH 45644
(740) 332-4212
Grades: 5-6
| 250 students
Rank: #77.
Unioto High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14193 Pleasant Valley Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-4105
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-4105
Grades: 9-12
| 591 students
Rank: #88.
Buckskin Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4297 Broadway St
South Salem, OH 45681
(937) 981-2673
South Salem, OH 45681
(937) 981-2673
Grades: K-5
| 195 students
Rank: #99.
Unioto Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
160 Moundsville Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-5211
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-5211
Grades: 6-8
| 484 students
Rank: #1010.
Zane Trace Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
946 State Route 180
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-5842
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-5842
Grades: 5-8
| 404 students
Rank: #1111.
Adena High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3367 County Road 550
Frankfort, OH 45628
(740) 998-2313
Frankfort, OH 45628
(740) 998-2313
Grades: 9-12
| 323 students
Rank: #1212.
Paint Valley High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7454 Us Highway 50 W
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3582
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3582
Grades: 9-12
| 216 students
Rank: #1313.
Zane Trace High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
946 State Route 180
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-1809
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-1809
Grades: 9-12
| 416 students
Rank: #1414.
Southeastern High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2003 Lancaster Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2003
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2003
Grades: 9-12
| 262 students
Rank: #1515.
Chillicothe High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
421 Yoctangee Pkwy
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 702-2287
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 702-2287
Grades: 9-12
| 875 students
Rank: #1616.
Paint Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7454 Us Highway 50 W
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3454
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3454
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #1717.
Adena Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3367 County Road 550
Frankfort, OH 45628
(740) 998-2313
Frankfort, OH 45628
(740) 998-2313
Grades: 5-8
| 369 students
Rank: #1818.
Paint Valley Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7454 Us Highway 50 W
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3454
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3454
Grades: 6-8
| 183 students
Rank: #1919.
Huntington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
188 Huntsman Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 663-2191
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 663-2191
Grades: K-4
| 416 students
Rank: #2020.
Chillicothe Intermediate School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
345 Arch St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2123
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2123
Grades: 3-6
| 783 students
Rank: #2121.
Huntington High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
188 Huntsman Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 663-2230
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 663-2230
Grades: 9-12
| 289 students
Rank: #2222.
Chillicothe Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
381 Yoctangee Pkwy
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-2241
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-2241
Grades: 7-8
| 441 students
Rank: #2323.
Huntington Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
188 Huntsman Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 663-6079
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 663-6079
Grades: 5-8
| 360 students
Rank: #2424.
Chillicothe Primary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
235 Cherry St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-2638
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-2638
Grades: K-2
| 558 students
Rank: n/an/a
841 E Main St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-2638
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-2638
Grades: PK
| 85 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pickaway-ross Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
895 Crouse Chapel Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 642-1200
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 642-1200
Grades: 7-12
| 591 students
Ross County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3367 County Road 550
Frankfort, OH 45628
(740) 998-4633
Frankfort, OH 45628
(740) 998-4633
Grades: PK
| 33 students
174 Plyleys Ln
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-1119
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-1119
Grades: PK-6
| 426 students
40 W 5th St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 772-2346
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 772-2346
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
101 University Dr
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-4250
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-4250
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
77 Cutright Dr
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-3395
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-3395
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
1432 Egypt Pike
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-4104
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-4104
Grades: 5-6
| 290 students
Light House Youth Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1071 Tong Hollow Rd
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3094
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3094
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1049 Columbus St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2129
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2129
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Po Box 108
Richmond Dale, OH 45673
(740) 884-4713
Richmond Dale, OH 45673
(740) 884-4713
Grades: 4-5
| 190 students
235 Cherry St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-4250
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-4250
Grades: PK
| 53 students
450 Allen Ave
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-3307
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-3307
Grades: PK-6
| 368 students
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, Southeastern Elementary School and Southeastern Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Ross County, OH?
26 public schools are located in Ross County, OH.
What percentage of students in Ross County, OH go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Ross County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ross County, OH?
Ross County, OH public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
Unlocking Academic Excellence: A Guide to Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
Discover how AP courses empower students to pursue college-level studies, earn college credits, and stand out in the competitive admissions landscape.
Understanding ADHD in Children: Signs, Diagnosis, and Support Strategies
This comprehensive article explores the complex nature of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, providing insights into its symptoms, diagnosis process, and effective support strategies. From recognizing early signs to navigating the diagnostic journey, parents will gain valuable knowledge to help their child thrive. Expert insights, real-life examples, and practical tips empower readers to create a supportive environment that meets the unique needs of children with ADHD.
March 04, 2024
Teaching in Contemporary TimesWe explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
