For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 3,847 students in Jefferson County, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, OH are Pugliese Elementary West, Wells Academy 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Jefferson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pugliese Elementary West
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
435 John Scott Hwy Connector
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 264-1590
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 264-1590
Gr: PK-4 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Wells Academy
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
420 N 4th St
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-1651
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-1651
Gr: PK-4 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Mckinley Stem Academy
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1400 Adams St
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 283-3767
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 283-3767
Gr: PK-4 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
East Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
936 N 5th St
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-5112
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-5112
Gr: PK-4 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Hills Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2281 Wilson Ave
Mingo Junction, OH 43938
(740) 283-2479
Mingo Junction, OH 43938
(740) 283-2479
Gr: PK-4 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
John E Gregg Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
212 County Road 75a
Bergholz, OH 43908
(740) 768-2100
Bergholz, OH 43908
(740) 768-2100
Gr: PK-6 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Buckeye North Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1004 3rd St
Brilliant, OH 43913
(740) 598-4589
Brilliant, OH 43913
(740) 598-4589
Gr: PK-6 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Buckeye South Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Walden Ave
Tiltonsville, OH 43963
(740) 859-2800
Tiltonsville, OH 43963
(740) 859-2800
Gr: PK-6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Buckeye West Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
243 N Mill St
Adena, OH 43901
(740) 546-3413
Adena, OH 43901
(740) 546-3413
Gr: PK-6 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1010.
Stanton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14890 State Route 213
Hammondsville, OH 43930
(330) 532-1594
Hammondsville, OH 43930
(330) 532-1594
Gr: PK-6 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
Cross Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
587 Bantam Ridge Rd
Steubenville, OH 43953
(740) 264-1691
Steubenville, OH 43953
(740) 264-1691
Gr: PK-4 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
1307 Dennis Way
Toronto, OH 43964
(740) 537-2471
Toronto, OH 43964
(740) 537-2471
Gr: PK | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
587 Bantam Ridge Rd
Steubenville, OH 43953
(740) 264-1739
Steubenville, OH 43953
(740) 264-1739
Gr: PK-K | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
680 Hill St
Rayland, OH 43943
(740) 733-7700
Rayland, OH 43943
(740) 733-7700
Gr: PK-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
936 N 5th St
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-5112
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-5112
Gr: K-5 | 148 students Minority enrollment: 80%
72559 Colerain Rd
Dillonvale, OH 43917
(740) 635-2444
Dillonvale, OH 43917
(740) 635-2444
Gr: PK-4 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
91 Rural Way
Irondale, OH 43932
(330) 532-4458
Irondale, OH 43932
(330) 532-4458
Gr: PK-4 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
980 Lincoln Ave
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-0001
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-0001
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
1227 N River Ave
Toronto, OH 43964
(740) 537-3141
Toronto, OH 43964
(740) 537-3141
Gr: PK-1 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
W Adams St
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 283-3211
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 283-3211
Gr: PK-5 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
10692 State Route 150
Rayland, OH 43943
(740) 769-7395
Rayland, OH 43943
(740) 769-7395
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
129 School St
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-2578
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-2578
Gr: PK-6 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
210 S Park St
Richmond, OH 43944
(740) 765-4374
Richmond, OH 43944
(740) 765-4374
Gr: PK-4 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
1305 Dennis Way
Toronto, OH 43964
(740) 537-2172
Toronto, OH 43964
(740) 537-2172
Gr: PK-2 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
5926 County Rd 22a
Bloomingdale, OH 43910
(740) 944-1751
Bloomingdale, OH 43910
(740) 944-1751
Gr: PK-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, OH include Pugliese Elementary West, Wells Academy and Mckinley Stem Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Jefferson County?
12 public preschools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jefferson County include: Stanton Elementary School vs. Cross Creek Elementary School, John E Gregg Elementary School vs. Stanton Elementary School, Wells Academy vs. Pugliese Elementary West
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