For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,371 students in Pike County, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pike County, OH are Eastern Intermediate Elementary School, Eastern Middle School and Waverly Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pike County, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pike County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eastern Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1170 Tile Mill Rd
Beaver, OH 45613
(740) 226-6402
Beaver, OH 45613
(740) 226-6402
Gr: 3-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Eastern Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1170 Tile Mill Rd
Beaver, OH 45613
(740) 226-1544
Beaver, OH 45613
(740) 226-1544
Gr: 6-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Waverly Intermediate School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5 Tiger Drive
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-5173
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-5173
Gr: 3-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Western Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7959 State Route 124
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-2881
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-2881
Gr: 4-6 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Jasper Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3185 Jasper Rd
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2425
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2425
Gr: PK-4 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Waverly Junior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3 Tiger Drive
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-4527
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-4527
Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Western Primary
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7959 State Route 124
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-3113
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-3113
Gr: PK-3 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #88.
Piketon Jr/sr High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1414 Piketon Rd
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2254
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2254
Gr: 5-12 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
1170 Tile Mill Rd
Beaver, OH 45613
(740) 226-6402
Beaver, OH 45613
(740) 226-6402
Gr: PK-2 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
7 Tiger Drive
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-2813
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-2813
Gr: PK-2 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Pike County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
13806 St Rte 220
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2871
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2871
Gr: 4-6 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Pike County, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pike County, OH include Eastern Intermediate Elementary School, Eastern Middle School and Waverly Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pike County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Pike County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Pike County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Pike County include: Eastern Primary Elementary School vs. Waverly Primary School, Western Primary vs. Waverly Primary School, Jasper Elementary School vs. Waverly Primary School
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