For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,198 students in Adams County, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Adams County (2026-27)
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.
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%
Adams County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Adams County, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Adams County, OH include Peebles Elementary School, West Union Elementary School and North Adams Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Adams County?
4 public preschools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public preschools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Adams County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Adams County include: Manchester Elementary School vs. North Adams Elementary School, West Union Elementary School vs. North Adams Elementary School, Peebles Elementary School vs. North Adams Elementary School
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