For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,682 students in Pickaway County, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in Pickaway County, OH are Walnut Elementary School, Scioto Elementary School and Westfall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pickaway County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Pickaway County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Pickaway County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walnut Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7150 Ashville Fairfield Rd
Ashville, OH 43103
(740) 983-5000
Ashville, OH 43103
(740) 983-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: #22.
Scioto Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20 W Scioto St
Commercial Point, OH 43116
(740) 983-5000
Commercial Point, OH 43116
(740) 983-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 635 students
Rank: #33.
Westfall Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9391 State Route 56
Williamsport, OH 43164
(740) 986-4008
Williamsport, OH 43164
(740) 986-4008
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #44.
Logan Elm Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9511 Tarlton Rd
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-3877
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-3877
Grades: PK-5
| 839 students
Rank: #55.
Circleville Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Tiger Drive
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-2495
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-2495
Grades: PK-5
| 1,046 students
Pickaway County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
870 Atwater Ave
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-4706
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-4706
Grades: PK-1
| 383 students
465 E Ohio St
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-4340
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-4340
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1250 S Court St
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-2495
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-2495
Grades: 4-5
| 304 students
9579 Tarlton Rd
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-7538
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-7538
Grades: 7-8
| 247 students
424 East Mound St
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-3940
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-3940
Grades: PK-K
| 230 students
110 S Main St
New Holland, OH 43145
(740) 495-5352
New Holland, OH 43145
(740) 495-5352
Grades: K-6
| 143 students
28158 Kingston Pike
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-3877
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-3877
Grades: K-4
| 208 students
7990 Stoutsville Pike
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-2851
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 474-2851
Grades: K-4
| 213 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Pickaway County, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in Pickaway County, OH include Walnut Elementary School, Scioto Elementary School and Westfall Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pickaway County?
5 public preschools are located in Pickaway County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pickaway County?
Pickaway County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% 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 Pickaway County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Pickaway County include: Circleville Elementary School vs. Scioto Elementary School, Westfall Elementary School vs. Scioto Elementary School
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