For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,774 students in Jackson County, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, OH are Jackson Westview Elementary School, Oak Hill Elementary School and Jackson Northview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jackson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jackson Westview Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16349 Beaver Pike
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-6442
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-6442
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Hill Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Evans St
Oak Hill, OH 45656
(740) 682-7096
Oak Hill, OH 45656
(740) 682-7096
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: #33.
Jackson Northview Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11507 Chillicothe Pike
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-2390
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-2390
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #44.
Jackson Southview Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13842 State Route 93
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-1831
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-1831
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #55.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21 Tropic St
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-7586
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-7586
Grades: 6-8
| 524 students
Rank: #66.
Oak Hill Middle/high School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5063 State Route 93
Oak Hill, OH 45656
(740) 682-7055
Oak Hill, OH 45656
(740) 682-7055
Grades: 6-12
| 590 students
Rank: #77.
Wellston Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
227 Golden Rocket Drive
Wellston, OH 45692
(740) 384-2251
Wellston, OH 45692
(740) 384-2251
Grades: 6-8
| 284 students
Rank: #88.
Wellston Intermediate School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
225 Golden Rocket Dr
Wellston, OH 45692
(740) 384-2060
Wellston, OH 45692
(740) 384-2060
Grades: 3-5
| 278 students
Rank: n/an/a
527 S Missouri Ave
Wellston, OH 45692
(740) 384-6245
Wellston, OH 45692
(740) 384-6245
Grades: PK-2
| 333 students
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2968 County Road 33
Oak Hill, OH 45656
(740) 682-6801
Oak Hill, OH 45656
(740) 682-6801
Grades: 5-6
| 143 students
1325 Dixon Run Rd
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-1431
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-1431
Grades: K-6
| 102 students
21 Tropic St
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-7839
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-7839
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
4453 Franklin Valley Rd
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-1831
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-1831
Grades: PK-5
| 141 students
236 Savageville School Rd
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-3088
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-3088
Grades: K-5
| 128 students
1426 State Route 140
Oak Hill, OH 45656
(740) 682-6343
Oak Hill, OH 45656
(740) 682-6343
Grades: K-5
| 155 students
120 Portsmouth St
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-2790
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-2790
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
320 W South St
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-2390
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-2390
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
4701 State Route 776
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 988-2522
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 988-2522
Grades: PK-6
| 178 students
299 E South St
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-7595
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-7595
Grades: PK-5
| 178 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, OH include Jackson Westview Elementary School, Oak Hill Elementary School and Jackson Northview Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jackson County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Jackson County include: Jackson Northview Elementary School vs. Jackson Southview Elementary School, Jackson Westview Elementary School vs. Jackson Southview Elementary School, Jackson Southview Elementary School vs. Jackson Northview Elementary School
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