For the 2026-27 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 6,675 students in Ross County, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ross County, OH are Zane Trace Elementary School, Unioto Elementary School and Southeastern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ross County, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 60% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ross County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ross County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Zane Trace Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
946 State Route 180
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-1304
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-1304
Gr: PK-4 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Unioto Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
138 Sandusky Blvd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-4103
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-4103
Gr: PK-5 | 1,032 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Southeastern Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2003 Lancaster Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2003
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2003
Gr: PK-4 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Southeastern Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2003 Lancaster Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2003
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2003
Gr: 5-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Unioto Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
160 Moundsville Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-5211
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-5211
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Buckskin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4297 Broadway St
South Salem, OH 45681
(937) 981-2673
South Salem, OH 45681
(937) 981-2673
Gr: K-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Adena Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3367 County Road 550
Frankfort, OH 45628
(740) 998-5293
Frankfort, OH 45628
(740) 998-5293
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Huntington Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
188 Huntsman Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 663-2191
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 663-2191
Gr: K-4 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
Zane Trace Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
946 State Route 180
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-5842
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-5842
Gr: 5-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Paint Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7454 Us Highway 50 W
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3454
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3454
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
Adena Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3367 County Road 550
Frankfort, OH 45628
(740) 998-2313
Frankfort, OH 45628
(740) 998-2313
Gr: 6-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1212.
Chillicothe Intermediate School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
345 Arch St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2123
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2123
Gr: 3-6 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1313.
Paint Valley Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7454 Us Highway 50 W
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3454
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3454
Gr: 6-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1414.
Huntington Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
188 Huntsman Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 663-6079
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 663-6079
Gr: 5-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1515.
Chillicothe Primary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
235 Cherry St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-2638
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-2638
Gr: K-2 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Pickaway-ross Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
895 Crouse Chapel Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 642-1200
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 642-1200
Gr: 1-12 | 760 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Ross County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3367 County Road 550
Frankfort, OH 45628
(740) 998-4633
Frankfort, OH 45628
(740) 998-4633
Gr: PK | 33 students Minority enrollment: 3%
174 Plyleys Ln
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-1119
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-1119
Gr: PK-6 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
40 W 5th St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 772-2346
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 772-2346
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Minority enrollment: 23%
77 Cutright Dr
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-3395
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-3395
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
1432 Egypt Pike
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-4104
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-4104
Gr: 5-6 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Light House Youth Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1071 Tong Hollow Rd
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3094
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3094
1049 Columbus St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2129
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2129
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Minority enrollment: 16%
13190 State Route 56
Kingston, OH 45644
(740) 332-4212
Kingston, OH 45644
(740) 332-4212
Gr: 5-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Po Box 108
Richmond Dale, OH 45673
(740) 884-4713
Richmond Dale, OH 45673
(740) 884-4713
Gr: 4-5 | 190 students Minority enrollment: 2%
235 Cherry St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-4250
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-4250
Gr: PK | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
450 Allen Ave
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-3307
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-3307
Gr: PK-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ross County, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ross County, OH include Zane Trace Elementary School, Unioto Elementary School and Southeastern Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ross County?
15 public elementary schools are located in Ross County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ross County?
Ross County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Ross County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ross County include: Buckskin Elementary School vs. Adena Elementary School, Adena Elementary School vs. Unioto Elementary School, Chillicothe Primary School vs. Chillicothe Intermediate School
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