For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,079 students in Fayette County, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fayette County, OH are Miami Trace Elementary School, Miami Trace Middle School and Belle Aire Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette County, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fayette County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Miami Trace Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3836 State Route 41 Nw
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 333-2400
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 333-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 1,128 students
Rank: #22.
Miami Trace Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3800 State Route 41 Nw
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 333-4900
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 333-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 607 students
Rank: #33.
Belle Aire Intermediate
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1120 High St
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 335-1810
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 335-1810
Grades: 3-5
| 404 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Elm St
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 335-0291
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 335-0291
Grades: 6-8
| 460 students
Rank: n/an/a
720 W Oakland Ave
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 335-3370
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 335-3370
Grades: PK-2
| 480 students
Fayette County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1120 High St
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 335-1810
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 335-1810
Grades: 1-5
| 358 students
1400 Us Highway 22 Nw
Washington Court House, OH 43160
Washington Court House, OH 43160
Grades: PK-K
| 53 students
2462 Old Us 35 Se
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 335-3311
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 335-3311
Grades: 1-3
| 111 students
720 W Oakland Ave
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 335-3370
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 335-3370
Grades: 1-5
| 110 students
506 S Elm St
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 335-2301
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 335-2301
Grades: 1-5
| 314 students
22 Bloomingburg New Holland Rd
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 335-3451
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 335-3451
Grades: 4-6
| 119 students
23 W High St
Jeffersonville, OH 43128
(740) 426-6351
Jeffersonville, OH 43128
(740) 426-6351
Grades: K-6
| 287 students
412 Rose Ave
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 335-1390
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 335-1390
Grades: 1-5
| 108 students
721 S Fayette St
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 333-3612
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 333-3612
Grades: PK-K
| 220 students
3978 North St Se
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 335-2631
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 335-2631
Grades: K-6
| 325 students
1604 State Route 41 Sw
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 335-2911
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 335-2911
Grades: 4-6
| 122 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fayette County, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fayette County, OH include Miami Trace Elementary School, Miami Trace Middle School and Belle Aire Intermediate.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fayette County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Fayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County?
Fayette County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Fayette County include: Cherry Hill Primary vs. Miami Trace Elementary School, Washington Middle School vs. Miami Trace Middle School, Miami Trace Middle School vs. Washington Middle School
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