For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,418 students in Hocking County, OH. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hocking County, OH are Central Elementary School, Union Furnace Elementary School and Chieftain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hocking County, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 60% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hocking County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hocking County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
445 N Market St
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 380-4664
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 380-4664
Gr: PK-4 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Union Furnace Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
36140 Limebank Road
Union Furnace, OH 43158
(740) 380-6881
Union Furnace, OH 43158
(740) 380-6881
Gr: PK-4 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Chieftain Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
28296 Chieftain Dr
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-1171
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-1171
Gr: PK-4 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Hocking Hills Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19197 State Route 664 S
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-7071
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-7071
Gr: PK-4 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Green Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13495 Maysville Williams Rd
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-7789
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-7789
Gr: PK-4 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Logan-hocking Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13579 Maysville Williams Rd
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-8764
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-8764
Gr: 5-8 | 1,008 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Ohio Classical Academy
Charter School
15663 State Route 595
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 823-7622
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 823-7622
Gr: K-6 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Hocking County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
680 W Hunter St
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-3092
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-3092
Gr: 4-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
28841 Chieftain Dr
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-7016
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-7016
Gr: PK | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
26730 Main St
Rockbridge, OH 43149
(740) 385-2322
Rockbridge, OH 43149
(740) 385-2322
Gr: PK-6 | 158 students Minority enrollment: 1%
21771 State Route 664
South Bloomingville, OH 43152
(740) 332-6488
South Bloomingville, OH 43152
(740) 332-6488
Gr: K-5 | 115 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hocking County, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hocking County, OH include Central Elementary School, Union Furnace Elementary School and Chieftain Elementary School. Hocking County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Ohio.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hocking County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Hocking County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hocking County?
Hocking County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Hocking County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hocking County include: Green Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School, Chieftain Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School, Central Elementary School vs. Chieftain Elementary School
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