For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,609 students in Nelsonville, OH.
The top ranked public schools in Nelsonville, OH are Nelsonville-york Elementary School, Nelsonville-york Junior High School and Nelsonville-york High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nelsonville, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Nelsonville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Nelsonville, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nelsonville-york Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4 Buckeye Dr
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-5145
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-5145
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Nelsonville-york Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3 Buckeye Dr
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-1254
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-1254
Gr: 6-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Nelsonville-york High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Buckeye Dr
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-1964
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-1964
Gr: 9-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Tri-county Career Center Building
Vocational School
15676 State Route 691
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-3511
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-3511
Gr: 11-12 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Nelsonville, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Nelsonville, OH include Nelsonville-york Elementary School, Nelsonville-york Junior High School and Nelsonville-york High School.
How many public schools are located in Nelsonville?
4 public schools are located in Nelsonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Nelsonville?
Nelsonville public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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