For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 4,345 students in Scioto County, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in Scioto County, OH are Bloom-vernon Elementary School, Valley Elementary School and Wheelersburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scioto County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Scioto County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Scioto County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bloom-vernon Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10529a Main St
South Webster, OH 45682
(740) 778-2339
South Webster, OH 45682
(740) 778-2339
Gr: PK-6 | 496 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Valley Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1821a State Route 728
Lucasville, OH 45648
(740) 259-2611
Lucasville, OH 45648
(740) 259-2611
Gr: PK-4 | 450 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Wheelersburg Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Pirate Dr
Wheelersburg, OH 45694
(740) 574-8130
Wheelersburg, OH 45694
(740) 574-8130
Gr: PK-3 | 508 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Clay Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4738 Henley Deemer Rd
Mc Dermott, OH 45652
(740) 259-5558
Mc Dermott, OH 45652
(740) 259-5558
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Portsmouth West Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15332a Us Highway 52
West Portsmouth, OH 45663
(740) 858-1116
West Portsmouth, OH 45663
(740) 858-1116
Gr: PK-4 | 503 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Minford Primary Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 Falcon Rd
Minford, OH 45653
(740) 820-2287
Minford, OH 45653
(740) 820-2287
Gr: PK-3 | 403 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Rank: #88.
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
Gr: PK-3 | 128 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #99.
Portsmouth Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
514 Union St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6719
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6719
Gr: PK-6 | 761 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1010.
East Portsmouth Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5929 Harding Ave
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-6444
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-6444
Gr: PK-6 | 160 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
4057 Gallia Pike
Franklin Furnace, OH 45629
(740) 354-9330
Franklin Furnace, OH 45629
(740) 354-9330
Gr: PK | 26 students
Scioto County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
535 Junior Furnace Powellsvill
Franklin Furnace, OH 45629
(740) 354-9551
Franklin Furnace, OH 45629
(740) 354-9551
Gr: K-2 | 125 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
1409 Coles Blvd
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6739
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6739
Gr: PK-3 | 320 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
5540 3rd St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-2916
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-2916
Gr: K-4 | 128 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Po Box 100
South Webster, OH 45682
(740) 778-2320
South Webster, OH 45682
(740) 778-2320
Gr: 7-12 | 474 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
522 Glenwood Ave
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 259-6843
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 259-6843
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 2%
4696 Gallia Pk
Franklin Furnace, OH 45629
(740) 354-7000
Franklin Furnace, OH 45629
(740) 354-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
1149 Gallia St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6129
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6129
Gr: 7-8 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
613 Campbell Ave
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-5249
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-5249
Gr: PK-3 | 320 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Scioto County, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in Scioto County, OH include Bloom-vernon Elementary School, Valley Elementary School and Wheelersburg Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Scioto County?
11 public preschools are located in Scioto County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scioto County?
Scioto County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Scioto County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Scioto County include: Portsmouth West Elementary School vs. Wheelersburg Elementary School, Portsmouth West Elementary School vs. Northwest Elementary School, East Portsmouth Elementary School vs. Clay Elementary School
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