Top 10 Best Jefferson County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 8,610 students in Jefferson County, OH (there are 5 private schools, serving 903 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, OH are Wells Academy, Pugliese Elementary West and Mckinley Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 57% statewide average). Schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Jefferson County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wells Academy
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
420 N 4th St
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-1651
Grades: PK-4
| 333 students
Rank: #22.
Pugliese Elementary West
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
435 John Scott Hwy Connector
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 264-1590
Grades: PK-4
| 478 students
Rank: #33.
Mckinley Stem Academy
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1400 Adams St
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 283-3767
Grades: PK-4
| 158 students
Rank: #44.
Steubenville High School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
420 N 4th St
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-9741
Grades: 9-12
| 691 students
Rank: #55.
East Garfield Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
936 N 5th St
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-5112
Grades: PK-4
| 351 students
Rank: #66.
John E Gregg Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
212 County Road 75a
Bergholz, OH 43908
(740) 768-2100
Grades: PK-6
| 379 students
Rank: #77.
Harding Middle School
Math: 68% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2002 Sunset Blvd
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-3481
Grades: 5-8
| 723 students
Rank: #88.
Toronto Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1309 Dennis Way
Toronto, OH 43964
(740) 537-2172
Grades: K-5
| 350 students
Rank: #99.
Hills Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2281 Wilson Ave
Mingo Junction, OH 43938
(740) 283-2479
Grades: PK-4
| 364 students
Rank: #1010.
Stanton Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14890 State Route 213
Hammondsville, OH 43930
(330) 532-1594
Grades: PK-6
| 381 students
Rank: #1111.
Edison Jr. High School
Math: 49% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9890 State Route 152
Richmond, OH 43944
(740) 765-4313
Grades: 7-8
| 249 students
Rank: #1212.
Buckeye West Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
243 N Mill St
Adena, OH 43901
(740) 546-3413
Grades: PK-6
| 208 students
Rank: #1313.
Edison High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9890 State Route 152
Richmond, OH 43944
(740) 765-4313
Grades: 9-12
| 411 students
Rank: #1414.
Toronto Jr. / Sr. High School
Math: 48% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1305 Dennis Way
Toronto, OH 43964
(740) 537-2442
Grades: 6-12
| 380 students
Rank: #1515.
Buckeye North Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1004 3rd St
Brilliant, OH 43913
(740) 598-4589
Grades: PK-6
| 262 students
Rank: #1616.
Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8
Math: 44% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2379 Wilson Ave.
Mingo Junction, OH 43938
(740) 282-0834
Grades: 7-8
| 323 students
Rank: #1717.
Indian Creek High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Park Dr
Steubenville, OH 43953
(740) 264-1163
Grades: 9-12
| 556 students
Rank: #1818.
Buckeye South Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Walden Ave
Tiltonsville, OH 43963
(740) 859-2800
Grades: PK-6
| 308 students
Rank: #1919.
Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6
Math: 38% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2379 Wilson Ave
Mingo Junction, OH 43938
(740) 264-3502
Grades: 5-6
| 256 students
Rank: #2020.
Cross Creek Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
587 Bantam Ridge Rd
Steubenville, OH 43953
(740) 264-1691
Grades: PK-4
| 442 students
Rank: #2121.
Buckeye Local Junior High School
Math: 33% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10692 State Highway 150
Rayland, OH 43943
(740) 859-2196
Grades: 7-8
| 214 students
Rank: #2222.
Buckeye Local High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10692 State Route 150
Rayland, OH 43943
(740) 859-2196
Grades: 9-12
| 405 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson County
Vocational School
1509 County Highway 22a
Bloomingdale, OH 43910
(740) 264-5545
Grades: 10-12
| 305 students
Rank: n/an/a
1307 Dennis Way
Toronto, OH 43964
(740) 537-2471
Grades: PK
| 83 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jefferson County, OH

Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
587 Bantam Ridge Rd
Steubenville, OH 43953
(740) 264-1739
Grades: PK-K
| 138 students
1004 3rd St
Brilliant, OH 43913
(740) 598-4540
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
680 Hill St
Rayland, OH 43943
(740) 733-7700
Grades: PK-6
| 258 students
936 N 5th St
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-5112
Grades: K-5
| 148 students
72559 Colerain Rd
Dillonvale, OH 43917
(740) 635-2444
Grades: PK-4
| 200 students
91 Rural Way
Irondale, OH 43932
(330) 532-4458
Grades: PK-4
| 345 students
980 Lincoln Ave
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-0001
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
1227 N River Ave
Toronto, OH 43964
(740) 537-3141
Grades: PK-1
| 213 students
W Adams St
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 283-3211
Grades: PK-5
| 109 students
2023 Sunset Blvd
Steubenville, OH 43952
(877) 644-6338
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
10692 State Route 150
Rayland, OH 43943
(740) 769-7395
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
129 School St
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-2578
Grades: PK-6
| 389 students
210 S Park St
Richmond, OH 43944
(740) 765-4374
Grades: PK-4
| 216 students
1305 Dennis Way
Toronto, OH 43964
(740) 537-2172
Grades: PK-2
| 253 students
5926 County Rd 22a
Bloomingdale, OH 43910
(740) 944-1751
Grades: PK-5
| 193 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, OH include Wells Academy, Pugliese Elementary West and Mckinley Stem Academy.
How many public schools are located in Jefferson County, OH?
24 public schools are located in Jefferson County, OH.
What percentage of students in Jefferson County, OH go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County, OH?
Jefferson County, OH public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 33% (majority Black).

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