For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,718 students in Adams County, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 163 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Adams County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Adams County, OH are Peebles Elementary School, West Union Elementary School and North Adams Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Adams County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peebles Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Indian Dr
Peebles, OH 45660
(937) 587-2611
Peebles, OH 45660
(937) 587-2611
Gr: PK-6 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
West Union Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 Lloyd Rd
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-2951
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-2951
Gr: PK-6 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
North Adams Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2295 Moores Rd
Seaman, OH 45679
(937) 386-2516
Seaman, OH 45679
(937) 386-2516
Gr: PK-6 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Eastern Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11519 Us Highway 62
Winchester, OH 45697
(937) 695-1249
Winchester, OH 45697
(937) 695-1249
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #55.
North Adams High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
96 Green Devil Dr
Seaman, OH 45679
(937) 386-2528
Seaman, OH 45679
(937) 386-2528
Gr: 7-12 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 Wayne Frye Dr
Manchester, OH 45144
(937) 549-4777
Manchester, OH 45144
(937) 549-4777
Gr: PK-6 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Eastern High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11557 Us Highway 62
Winchester, OH 45697
(937) 695-6277
Winchester, OH 45697
(937) 695-6277
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
Peebles High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25719 State Route 41
Peebles, OH 45660
(937) 587-2681
Peebles, OH 45660
(937) 587-2681
Gr: 7-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #99.
Manchester High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 Wayne Frye Dr
Manchester, OH 45144
(937) 549-4777
Manchester, OH 45144
(937) 549-4777
Gr: 7-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1010.
West Union High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
97 Dragon Lair Dr
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-5553
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-5553
Gr: 7-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
175 Lloyd Rd
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-2336
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-2336
Gr: 11-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Adams County, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Adams County, OH include Peebles Elementary School, West Union Elementary School and North Adams Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Adams County?
11 public schools are located in Adams County.
What percentage of students in Adams County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Adams County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Adams County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Adams County include: West Union High School vs. Peebles High School, Manchester Elementary School vs. North Adams Elementary School, Peebles High School vs. North Adams High School
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