For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,703 students in Athens County, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in Athens County, OH are Coolville Elementary School, Morrison Gordon Elementary School and Alexander Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Athens County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Athens County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Athens County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coolville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26461 Main St
Coolville, OH 45723
(740) 667-3121
Coolville, OH 45723
(740) 667-3121
Grades: PK-5
| 222 students
Rank: #22.
Morrison Gordon Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
793 W Union St
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-5445
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-5445
Grades: PK-3
| 387 students
Rank: #33.
Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6105 School Road
Albany, OH 45710
(740) 698-8831
Albany, OH 45710
(740) 698-8831
Grades: PK-5
| 704 students
Rank: #44.
East Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3 Wallace Dr
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-6901
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-6901
Grades: PK-3
| 334 students
Rank: #55.
Nelsonville-york Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4 Buckeye Dr
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-5145
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-5145
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #66.
Amesville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
St. Rte. 329
Amesville, OH 45711
(740) 448-2501
Amesville, OH 45711
(740) 448-2501
Grades: PK-5
| 194 students
Rank: #77.
Trimble Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18500 Jacksonville Rd
Glouster, OH 45732
(740) 767-2810
Glouster, OH 45732
(740) 767-2810
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Athens County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2380 Us Highway 33
Shade, OH 45776
(740) 696-1155
Shade, OH 45776
(740) 696-1155
Grades: 7-8
| 233 students
6115 School Rd
Albany, OH 45710
(740) 698-8831
Albany, OH 45710
(740) 698-8831
Grades: 6-8
| 379 students
21 Birge Drive
Chauncey, OH 45719
(740) 797-0064
Chauncey, OH 45719
(740) 797-0064
Grades: PK
| 28 students
21 Birge Dr
Chauncey, OH 45719
(740) 797-4588
Chauncey, OH 45719
(740) 797-4588
Grades: PK-6
| 157 students
41 Central Ave
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-6866
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-6866
Grades: K-6
| 195 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Athens County, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in Athens County, OH include Coolville Elementary School, Morrison Gordon Elementary School and Alexander Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Athens County?
7 public preschools are located in Athens County.
What is the racial composition of students in Athens County?
Athens County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% 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 Athens County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Athens County include: Morrison Gordon Elementary School vs. East Elementary School, East Elementary School vs. Morrison Gordon Elementary School, Amesville Elementary School vs. Coolville Elementary School
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