For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,549 students in Belmont County, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Belmont County, OH are St. Clairsville Elementary School, Barnesville Elementary School and The Bridgeport School District - Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belmont County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Belmont County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Belmont County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Clairsville Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 Norris St
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
(740) 695-0783
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
(740) 695-0783
Gr: PK-4 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Barnesville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 W Church St
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3639
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3639
Gr: PK-4 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
The Bridgeport School District - Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
55707 Industrial Dr
Bridgeport, OH 43912
(740) 635-0853
Bridgeport, OH 43912
(740) 635-0853
Gr: PK-4 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Bellaire Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
53299 Pike St
Bellaire, OH 43906
(740) 676-1272
Bellaire, OH 43906
(740) 676-1272
Gr: PK-4 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5002 Ayers Lime Stone Rd
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-1732
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-1732
Gr: PK-4 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Union Local Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
66699 Belmont Morristown Rd
Belmont, OH 43718
(740) 782-1384
Belmont, OH 43718
(740) 782-1384
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Powhatan Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
54685 Mount Victory Rd
Powhatan Point, OH 43942
(740) 795-5665
Powhatan Point, OH 43942
(740) 795-5665
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
4895 Jefferson Ave
Shadyside, OH 43947
(740) 676-9669
Shadyside, OH 43947
(740) 676-9669
Gr: PK-3 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Belmont County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
68583 Scott St
Lansing, OH 43934
(740) 635-2573
Lansing, OH 43934
(740) 635-2573
Gr: PK-2 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
500 N 5th St
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-9352
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-9352
Gr: K-4 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Broadway And School Sts
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-3754
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-3754
Gr: K-3 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
910 Shamrock Dr
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3615
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3615
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Belmont County, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Belmont County, OH include St. Clairsville Elementary School, Barnesville Elementary School and The Bridgeport School District - Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Belmont County?
8 public preschools are located in Belmont County.
What is the racial composition of students in Belmont County?
Belmont County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Belmont County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Belmont County include: Jefferson Ave Elementary School vs. Bellaire Elementary School, Union Local Elementary School vs. St. Clairsville Elementary School, Barnesville Elementary School vs. Union Local Elementary School
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