For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,748 students in Monroe County, OH (there are 2 private schools, serving 165 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Monroe County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Monroe County, OH are Skyvue Elementary School, River Elementary School and Woodsfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Monroe County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Skyvue Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33329 Hartshorn Ridge Rd
Graysville, OH 45734
(740) 567-3312
Graysville, OH 45734
(740) 567-3312
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
River Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
52558 River High School Road
Hannibal, OH 43931
(740) 483-1358
Hannibal, OH 43931
(740) 483-1358
Gr: PK-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Woodsfield Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
473 Lewisville Rd
Woodsfield, OH 43793
(740) 472-0953
Woodsfield, OH 43793
(740) 472-0953
Gr: PK-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Beallsville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
43822 State Route 556
Beallsville, OH 43716
(740) 926-1302
Beallsville, OH 43716
(740) 926-1302
Gr: K-6 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Monroe Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
469 Lewisville Rd
Woodsfield, OH 43793
(740) 472-0414
Woodsfield, OH 43793
(740) 472-0414
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
River High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
52560 River High School Rd
Hannibal, OH 43931
(740) 483-1358
Hannibal, OH 43931
(740) 483-1358
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #77.
Beallsville High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
43822 State Route 556
Beallsville, OH 43716
(740) 926-1302
Beallsville, OH 43716
(740) 926-1302
Gr: 7-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Swiss Hills Career Center
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
46601 State Route 78
Woodsfield, OH 43793
(740) 472-0722
Woodsfield, OH 43793
(740) 472-0722
Gr: 10-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Monroe County, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Monroe County, OH include Skyvue Elementary School, River Elementary School and Woodsfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Monroe County?
8 public schools are located in Monroe County.
What percentage of students in Monroe County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Monroe County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Monroe County include: Beallsville Elementary School vs. River Elementary School, Skyvue Elementary School vs. Woodsfield Elementary School, River Elementary School vs. Woodsfield Elementary School
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