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Best Portsmouth Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,365 students in Portsmouth, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Portsmouth, OH are Clay Elementary School, Stanton Primary Elementary School and Portsmouth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portsmouth, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Portsmouth have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Portsmouth, OH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clay Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
44 Clay High St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 354-6644
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Stanton Primary Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
#1 Glenwood Tiger Trail
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 456-4637
Gr: PK-3 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Portsmouth Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
514 Union St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6719
Gr: PK-6 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
East Portsmouth Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5929 Harding Ave
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-6444
Gr: PK-6 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Portsmouth, Ohio

Portsmouth, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Highland Elementary School (Closed 2004)
1511 Hutchins St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-7619
Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2004)
1121 Kinneys Ln
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-7569
Roosevelt Elementary School (Closed 2007)
1409 Coles Blvd
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6739
Gr: PK-3 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Sciotoville Elementary Academy (Closed 2018)
5540 3rd St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-2916
Gr: K-4 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Southern Ohio Academy (Closed 2018)
522 Glenwood Ave
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 259-6843
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 2%
U S Grant Middle School (Closed 2007)
1149 Gallia St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6129
Gr: 7-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Wilson Elementary School (Closed 2007)
613 Campbell Ave
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 Portsmouth, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Portsmouth, OH include Clay Elementary School, Stanton Primary Elementary School and Portsmouth Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Portsmouth?
4 public preschools are located in Portsmouth.
What is the racial composition of students in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Portsmouth are often viewed compared to one another?

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