For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,682 students in Pickaway County, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Pickaway County, OH are Walnut Elementary School, Scioto Elementary School and South Bloomfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pickaway County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Pickaway County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Pickaway County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walnut Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7150 Ashville Fairfield Rd
Ashville, OH 43103
(740) 983-5000
Ashville, OH 43103
(740) 983-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Scioto Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20 W Scioto St
Commercial Point, OH 43116
(740) 983-5000
Commercial Point, OH 43116
(740) 983-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
South Bloomfield Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
194 Dowler Dr
Ashville, OH 43103
(740) 983-5007
Ashville, OH 43103
(740) 983-5007
Gr: PK-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Ashville Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
90 Walnut St
Ashville, OH 43103
(740) 983-5000
Ashville, OH 43103
(740) 983-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Westfall Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9391 State Route 56
Williamsport, OH 43164
(740) 986-4008
Williamsport, OH 43164
(740) 986-4008
Gr: PK-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Circleville Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Tiger Drive
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-2495
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-2495
Gr: PK-5 | 1,110 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Logan Elm Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9511 Tarlton Rd
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-3877
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-3877
Gr: PK-5 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Pickaway County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
870 Atwater Ave
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-4706
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-4706
Gr: PK-1 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
1250 S Court St
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-2495
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-2495
Gr: 4-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
9579 Tarlton Rd
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-7538
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-7538
Gr: 7-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
424 East Mound St
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-3940
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-3940
Gr: PK-K | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
110 S Main St
New Holland, OH 43145
(740) 495-5352
New Holland, OH 43145
(740) 495-5352
Gr: K-6 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
28158 Kingston Pike
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-3877
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-3877
Gr: K-4 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
7990 Stoutsville Pike
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-2851
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-2851
Gr: K-4 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pickaway County, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pickaway County, OH include Walnut Elementary School, Scioto Elementary School and South Bloomfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pickaway County?
5 public preschools are located in Pickaway County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pickaway County?
Pickaway County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Pickaway County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Pickaway County include: Westfall Elementary School vs. South Bloomfield Elementary School, Circleville Elementary School vs. Ashville Elementary School, Walnut Elementary School vs. South Bloomfield Elementary School
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