For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,549 students in Belmont County, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in Belmont County, OH are St. Clairsville Elementary School, The Bridgeport School District - Elementary School and Jefferson Ave Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belmont County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Belmont County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Belmont County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Clairsville Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 Norris St
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
(740) 695-0783
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
(740) 695-0783
Grades: PK-4
| 624 students
Rank: #22.
The Bridgeport School District - Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
55707 Industrial Dr
Bridgeport, OH 43912
(740) 635-0853
Bridgeport, OH 43912
(740) 635-0853
Grades: PK-4
| 353 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Ave Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4895 Jefferson Ave
Shadyside, OH 43947
(740) 676-9669
Shadyside, OH 43947
(740) 676-9669
Grades: PK-2
| 234 students
Rank: #44.
Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5002 Ayers Lime Stone Rd
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-1732
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-1732
Grades: PK-4
| 527 students
Rank: #55.
Bellaire Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
53299 Pike St
Bellaire, OH 43906
(740) 676-1272
Bellaire, OH 43906
(740) 676-1272
Grades: PK-4
| 482 students
Rank: #66.
Barnesville Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 W Church St
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3639
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3639
Grades: PK-4
| 533 students
Rank: #77.
Union Local Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
66699 Belmont Morristown Rd
Belmont, OH 43718
(740) 782-1384
Belmont, OH 43718
(740) 782-1384
Grades: PK-5
| 602 students
Rank: #88.
Powhatan Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
54685 Mount Victory Rd
Powhatan Point, OH 43942
(740) 795-5665
Powhatan Point, OH 43942
(740) 795-5665
Grades: PK-8
| 194 students
Belmont County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
68583 Scott St
Lansing, OH 43934
(740) 635-2573
Lansing, OH 43934
(740) 635-2573
Grades: PK-2
| 163 students
500 N 5th St
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-9352
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-9352
Grades: K-4
| 189 students
Broadway And School Sts
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-3754
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-3754
Grades: K-3
| 179 students
910 Shamrock Dr
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3615
Barnesville, OH 43713
(740) 425-3615
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Belmont County, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in Belmont County, OH include St. Clairsville Elementary School, The Bridgeport School District - Elementary School and Jefferson Ave Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Belmont County?
8 public preschools are located in Belmont County.
What is the racial composition of students in Belmont County?
Belmont County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Belmont County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Belmont County include: Jefferson Ave Elementary School vs. Bellaire Elementary School, Union Local Elementary School vs. St. Clairsville Elementary School, The Bridgeport School District - Elementary School vs. St. Clairsville Elementary School
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