For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,198 students in Adams County, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in Adams County, OH are Peebles Elementary School, North Adams Elementary School and West Union Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 Adams County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peebles Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Indian Dr
Peebles, OH 45660
(937) 587-2611
Peebles, OH 45660
(937) 587-2611
Grades: PK-6
| 557 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
North Adams Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2295 Moores Rd
Seaman, OH 45679
(937) 386-2516
Seaman, OH 45679
(937) 386-2516
Grades: PK-6
| 642 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
West Union Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 Lloyd Rd
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-2951
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-2951
Grades: PK-6
| 661 students
Rank: #44.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 Wayne Frye Dr
Manchester, OH 45144
(937) 549-4777
Manchester, OH 45144
(937) 549-4777
Grades: PK-6
| 338 students
Adams County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7517 State Route 41
Manchester, OH 45144
(937) 549-4257
Manchester, OH 45144
(937) 549-4257
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Adams County, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in Adams County, OH include Peebles Elementary School, North Adams Elementary School and West Union Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Adams County?
4 public preschools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams 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 Adams County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Adams County include: Manchester Elementary School vs. North Adams Elementary School, Peebles Elementary School vs. North Adams Elementary School, West Union Elementary School vs. North Adams Elementary School
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