For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,985 students in Chillicothe, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Chillicothe have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 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: n/an/a
841 E Main St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-2638
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-2638
Gr: PK | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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 preschools in Chillicothe, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Chillicothe, OH include Zane Trace Elementary School, Unioto Elementary School and Southeastern Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Chillicothe?
4 public preschools are located in Chillicothe.
What is the racial composition of students in Chillicothe?
Chillicothe public preschools minority enrollment is 13% 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 Chillicothe are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Chillicothe include: Zane Trace Elementary School vs. Unioto Elementary School, Southeastern Elementary School vs. Unioto Elementary School, Unioto Elementary School vs. Zane Trace Elementary School
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