For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,153 students in Harrison County, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Harrison County, OH are Conotton Valley Elementary School, Harrison Central Elementary School and Lakeland Academy Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Harrison County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Harrison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Conotton Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7205 Cumberland Rd Sw
Bowerston, OH 44695
(740) 269-2000
Bowerston, OH 44695
(740) 269-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Harrison Central Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Huskies Way
Cadiz, OH 43907
(740) 942-7550
Cadiz, OH 43907
(740) 942-7550
Gr: PK-6 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Lakeland Academy Community School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Main St
Freeport, OH 43973
(740) 658-1042
Freeport, OH 43973
(740) 658-1042
Gr: PK-12 | 88 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Harrison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
77520 Freeport Tippecanoe Rd
Freeport, OH 43973
(740) 942-7400
Freeport, OH 43973
(740) 942-7400
Gr: PK-5
322 West Main Street
Scio, OH 43988
(740) 942-7500
Scio, OH 43988
(740) 942-7500
Gr: PK-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
730 Peppard Ave
Cadiz, OH 43907
(740) 942-7450
Cadiz, OH 43907
(740) 942-7450
Gr: PK-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Harrison County, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Harrison County, OH include Conotton Valley Elementary School, Harrison Central Elementary School and Lakeland Academy Community School.
How many public preschools are located in Harrison County?
3 public preschools are located in Harrison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County?
Harrison County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Harrison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Harrison County include: Lakeland Academy Community School vs. Harrison Central Elementary School, Harrison Central Elementary School vs. Lakeland Academy Community School
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