For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,452 students in Ross County, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in Ross County, OH are Unioto Elementary School, Southeastern Elementary School and Adena Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ross County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Ross County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Ross County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Unioto Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
138 Sandusky Blvd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-4103
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-4103
Grades: PK-5
| 1,035 students
Rank: #22.
Southeastern Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2003 Lancaster Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2003
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2003
Grades: PK-4
| 379 students
Rank: #33.
Adena Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3367 County Road 550
Frankfort, OH 45628
(740) 998-5293
Frankfort, OH 45628
(740) 998-5293
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #44.
Paint Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7454 Us Highway 50 W
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3454
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3454
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: n/an/a
841 E Main St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-2638
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-2638
Grades: PK
| 105 students
Ross County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3367 County Road 550
Frankfort, OH 45628
(740) 998-4633
Frankfort, OH 45628
(740) 998-4633
Grades: PK
| 33 students
174 Plyleys Ln
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-1119
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-1119
Grades: PK-6
| 426 students
40 W 5th St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 772-2346
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 772-2346
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
101 University Dr
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-4250
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-4250
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
77 Cutright Dr
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-3395
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-3395
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
1432 Egypt Pike
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-4104
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-4104
Grades: 5-6
| 290 students
Light House Youth Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1071 Tong Hollow Rd
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3094
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3094
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1049 Columbus St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2129
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2129
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
13190 State Route 56
Kingston, OH 45644
(740) 332-4212
Kingston, OH 45644
(740) 332-4212
Grades: 5-6
| 269 students
Po Box 108
Richmond Dale, OH 45673
(740) 884-4713
Richmond Dale, OH 45673
(740) 884-4713
Grades: 4-5
| 190 students
235 Cherry St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-4250
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-4250
Grades: PK
| 53 students
450 Allen Ave
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-3307
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-3307
Grades: PK-6
| 368 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Ross County, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in Ross County, OH include Unioto Elementary School, Southeastern Elementary School and Adena Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ross County?
5 public preschools are located in Ross County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ross County?
Ross County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% 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 Ross County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Ross County include: Adena Elementary School vs. Unioto Elementary School, Unioto Elementary School vs. Adena Elementary School, Southeastern Elementary School vs. Unioto Elementary School
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