For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 697 students in West Jefferson, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in West Jefferson, OH are Norwood Elementary School and West Jefferson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Jefferson, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 60% statewide average). Elementary schools in West Jefferson have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in West Jefferson, OH (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norwood Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
899 Norwood Dr
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-7642
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-7642
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
West Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 Roughrider Drive
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-8345
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-8345
Gr: 6-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
West Jefferson, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in West Jefferson, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in West Jefferson, OH include Norwood Elementary School and West Jefferson Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in West Jefferson?
2 public elementary schools are located in West Jefferson.
What is the racial composition of students in West Jefferson?
West Jefferson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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