For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 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 73% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), 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 (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-4 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Dawson-bryant Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4503 State Route 243
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6898
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6898
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Ironton Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
302 Delaware St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-2209
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-2209
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
South Point Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Symmes Valley Elementary School
(Math: 71% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Rock Hill Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2676 County Road 26
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-7016
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-7016
Gr: PK-5 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Burlington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
10732 County Road 107
Proctorville, OH 45669
(740) 886-3120
Proctorville, OH 45669
(740) 886-3120
Gr: PK-2 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Lawrence County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11627 State Route 243
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(877) 644-6338
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(877) 644-6338
Gr: 11-12
315 S 6th St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3988
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3988
Gr: 1-3 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
11627 State Route 243
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-6641
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-6641
Gr: 7-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
2325b County Rd 26 Unit B
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-2012
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-2012
Gr: PK
1203 N 3rd St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6045
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6045
Gr: PK-K | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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, Burlington Elementary School vs. Chesapeake Elementary School, Ironton Elementary School vs. Rock Hill Elementary School
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