For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,558 students in Chillicothe, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Chillicothe, OH are Southeastern Middle School, Zane Trace Middle School and Unioto Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chillicothe, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Chillicothe have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Chillicothe, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southeastern Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2003 Lancaster Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2003
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2003
Grades: 5-8
| 300 students
Rank: #22.
Zane Trace Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
946 State Route 180
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-5842
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-5842
Grades: 5-8
| 367 students
Rank: #33.
Unioto Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
160 Moundsville Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-5211
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-5211
Grades: 6-8
| 487 students
Rank: #44.
Huntington Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
188 Huntsman Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 663-6079
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 663-6079
Grades: 5-8
| 313 students
Rank: #55.
Chillicothe Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
381 Yoctangee Pkwy
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-2241
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-2241
Grades: 7-8
| 381 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 710 students
Chillicothe, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
174 Plyleys Ln
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-1119
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-1119
Grades: PK-6
| 426 students
40 W 5th St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 772-2346
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 772-2346
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
101 University Dr
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-4250
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-4250
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
77 Cutright Dr
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-3395
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-3395
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
1432 Egypt Pike
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-4104
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-4104
Grades: 5-6
| 290 students
1049 Columbus St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2129
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2129
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
235 Cherry St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-4250
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-4250
Grades: PK
| 53 students
450 Allen Ave
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-3307
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-3307
Grades: PK-6
| 368 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Chillicothe, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Chillicothe, OH include Southeastern Middle School, Zane Trace Middle School and Unioto Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chillicothe?
6 public middle schools are located in Chillicothe.
What is the racial composition of students in Chillicothe?
Chillicothe public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Chillicothe are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Chillicothe include: Zane Trace Middle School vs. Chillicothe Middle School, Chillicothe Middle School vs. Unioto Middle School, Southeastern Middle School vs. Unioto Middle School
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