For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 721 students in Athens, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in Athens, OH are Morrison Gordon Elementary School and East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Athens, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Athens have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Athens, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morrison Gordon Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
793 W Union St
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-5445
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-5445
Grades: PK-3
| 387 students
Rank: #22.
East Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3 Wallace Dr
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-6901
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-6901
Grades: PK-3
| 334 students
Athens, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
41 Central Ave
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-6866
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-6866
Grades: K-6
| 195 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Athens, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in Athens, OH include Morrison Gordon Elementary School and East Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Athens?
2 public preschools are located in Athens.
What is the racial composition of students in Athens?
Athens public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Athens are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Athens include: Morrison Gordon Elementary School vs. East Elementary School, East Elementary School vs. Morrison Gordon Elementary School
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