For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,565 students in Highland County, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in Highland County, OH are Lynchburg-clay Elementary School, Bright Elementary School and Fairfield Local Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highland County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Highland County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Highland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lynchburg-clay Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6760 State Route 134
Lynchburg, OH 45142
(937) 364-9119
Lynchburg, OH 45142
(937) 364-9119
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #22.
Bright Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6100 Fair Ridge Rd
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 927-7010
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 927-7010
Grades: PK-6
| 439 students
Rank: #33.
Fairfield Local Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11611 State Route 771
Leesburg, OH 45135
(937) 780-2988
Leesburg, OH 45135
(937) 780-2988
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #44.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 N 5th St
Greenfield, OH 45123
(937) 981-3241
Greenfield, OH 45123
(937) 981-3241
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #55.
Rainsboro Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12916 Barrett Mill Rd
Greenfield, OH 45123
(937) 365-1271
Greenfield, OH 45123
(937) 365-1271
Grades: PK-5
| 216 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 Us Route 62
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-3132
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-3132
Grades: PK-1
| 424 students
Highland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
265 W Walnut St
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-1938
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-1938
Grades: 4-5
| 395 students
Idea Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
128 W Walnut St
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-2696
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-2696
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Petersburg Special Needs School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
9057 Water St
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 981-3668
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 981-3668
Grades: PK
| 21 students
200 N East St
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 466-2315
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 466-2315
Grades: 6
| 219 students
200 N East St
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-5748
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-5748
Grades: 6
| 216 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Highland County, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in Highland County, OH include Lynchburg-clay Elementary School, Bright Elementary School and Fairfield Local Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Highland County?
6 public preschools are located in Highland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Highland County?
Highland County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Highland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Highland County include: Fairfield Local Elementary School vs. Lynchburg-clay Elementary School, Lynchburg-clay Elementary School vs. Bright Elementary School, Hillsboro Early Childhood Center vs. Bright Elementary School
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