For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 5,813 students in Chillicothe, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chillicothe, OH are Zane Trace Elementary School, Unioto Elementary School and Southeastern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chillicothe, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 60% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chillicothe have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Chillicothe, OH (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Zane Trace Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
946 State Route 180
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-1304
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-1304
Gr: PK-4 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Unioto Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
138 Sandusky Blvd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-4103
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-4103
Gr: PK-5 | 1,032 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Southeastern Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2003 Lancaster Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2003
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2003
Gr: PK-4 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Southeastern Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2003 Lancaster Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2003
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2003
Gr: 5-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Unioto Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
160 Moundsville Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-5211
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-5211
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Huntington Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
188 Huntsman Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 663-2191
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 663-2191
Gr: K-4 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Zane Trace Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
946 State Route 180
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-5842
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-5842
Gr: 5-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Chillicothe Intermediate School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
345 Arch St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2123
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2123
Gr: 3-6 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Huntington Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
188 Huntsman Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 663-6079
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 663-6079
Gr: 5-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
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
Gr: K-2 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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
Gr: 1-12 | 760 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Chillicothe, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
174 Plyleys Ln
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-1119
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-1119
Gr: PK-6 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
40 W 5th St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 772-2346
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 772-2346
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Minority enrollment: 23%
77 Cutright Dr
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-3395
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-3395
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
1432 Egypt Pike
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-4104
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-4104
Gr: 5-6 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
1049 Columbus St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2129
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2129
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Minority enrollment: 16%
235 Cherry St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-4250
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-4250
Gr: PK | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
450 Allen Ave
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-3307
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-3307
Gr: PK-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Chillicothe, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chillicothe, OH include Zane Trace Elementary School, Unioto Elementary School and Southeastern Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chillicothe?
11 public elementary schools are located in Chillicothe.
What is the racial composition of students in Chillicothe?
Chillicothe public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Chillicothe are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Chillicothe include: Chillicothe Primary School vs. Chillicothe Intermediate School, Chillicothe Intermediate School vs. Chillicothe Primary School, Huntington Elementary School vs. Zane Trace Elementary School
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