For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 4,065 students in Lawrence County, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in Lawrence County, OH are Chesapeake Elementary School, Dawson-bryant Elementary School and Ironton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lawrence County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chesapeake Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11359 County Road 1
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-3448
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-3448
Grades: PK-4
| 492 students
Rank: #22.
Dawson-bryant Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4503 State Route 243
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6898
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6898
Grades: PK-5
| 593 students
Rank: #33.
Ironton Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
302 Delaware St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-2209
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-2209
Grades: PK-5
| 622 students
Rank: #44.
South Point Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Park Ave
South Point, OH 45680
(740) 377-2756
South Point, OH 45680
(740) 377-2756
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #55.
Symmes Valley Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14860 State Route 141
Willow Wood, OH 45696
(740) 643-0022
Willow Wood, OH 45696
(740) 643-0022
Grades: PK-8
| 577 students
Rank: #66.
Rock Hill Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2676 County Road 26
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-7016
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-7016
Grades: PK-5
| 729 students
Rank: #77.
Burlington Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8781 County Road 1
South Point, OH 45680
(740) 894-4230
South Point, OH 45680
(740) 894-4230
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: n/an/a
10732 County Road 107
Proctorville, OH 45669
(740) 886-3120
Proctorville, OH 45669
(740) 886-3120
Grades: PK-2
| 341 students
Lawrence County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11627 State Route 243
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(877) 644-6338
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(877) 644-6338
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
315 S 6th St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3988
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3988
Grades: 1-3
| 150 students
11627 State Route 243
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-6641
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-6641
Grades: 7-12
| 60 students
2325b County Rd 26 Unit B
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-2012
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-2012
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1203 N 3rd St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6045
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6045
Grades: PK-K
| 171 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lawrence County, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in Lawrence County, OH include Chesapeake Elementary School, Dawson-bryant Elementary School and Ironton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lawrence County?
9 public preschools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Lawrence County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lawrence County include: Fairland East Elementary School vs. Chesapeake Elementary School, Ironton Elementary School vs. Rock Hill Elementary School, Burlington Elementary School vs. Chesapeake Elementary School
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