For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,691 students in Perry County, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Perry County, OH are Junction City Elementary School, New Lexington Elementary School and Millcreek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Perry County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Junction City Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
307 Poplar Street
Junction City, OH 43748
(740) 987-3751
Junction City, OH 43748
(740) 987-3751
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
New Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2550 Panther Dr Ne
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-2556
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-2556
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Millcreek Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10397 State Route 155 Se
Corning, OH 43730
(740) 721-0522
Corning, OH 43730
(740) 721-0522
Gr: PK-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Crooksville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12400 Tunnel Hill Rd
Crooksville, OH 43731
(740) 982-7010
Crooksville, OH 43731
(740) 982-7010
Gr: PK-4 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Perry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10397 State Route 155 Se
Corning, OH 43730
(740) 394-1173
Corning, OH 43730
(740) 394-1173
Gr: 5-9 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Perry County, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Perry County, OH include Junction City Elementary School, New Lexington Elementary School and Millcreek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Perry County?
4 public preschools are located in Perry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public preschools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Perry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Perry County include: Millcreek Elementary School vs. New Lexington Elementary School, Crooksville Elementary School vs. New Lexington Elementary School, New Lexington Elementary School vs. Millcreek Elementary School
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