For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,439 students in Portsmouth, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in Portsmouth, OH are Clay Elementary School, Stanton Primary Elementary School and Portsmouth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portsmouth, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Pre schools in Portsmouth have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Portsmouth, OH (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clay Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
44 Clay High St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 354-6644
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 354-6644
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
Stanton Primary Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Glenwood Tiger Trail
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 456-4637
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 456-4637
Grades: PK-3
| 135 students
Rank: #33.
Portsmouth Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
514 Union St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6719
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6719
Grades: PK-6
| 801 students
Rank: #44.
East Portsmouth Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5929 Harding Ave
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-6444
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-6444
Grades: PK-6
| 154 students
Portsmouth, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1511 Hutchins St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-7619
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-7619
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1121 Kinneys Ln
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-7569
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-7569
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1409 Coles Blvd
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6739
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6739
Grades: PK-3
| 320 students
Sciotoville Elementary Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
5540 3rd St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-2916
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-2916
Grades: K-4
| 128 students
Southern Ohio Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
522 Glenwood Ave
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 259-6843
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 259-6843
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
1149 Gallia St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6129
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6129
Grades: 7-8
| 304 students
613 Campbell Ave
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-5249
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-5249
Grades: PK-3
| 320 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Portsmouth, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in Portsmouth, OH include Clay Elementary School, Stanton Primary Elementary School and Portsmouth Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Portsmouth, OH?
4 public preschools are located in Portsmouth, OH.
What is the racial composition of students in Portsmouth, OH?
Portsmouth, OH public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 37% (majority Black).
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