For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,428 students in Pike County, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in Pike County, OH are Jasper Elementary School and Western Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pike County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Pike County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jasper Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3185 Jasper Rd
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2425
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2425
Grades: PK-4
| 514 students
Rank: #22.
Western Primary
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7959 State Route 124
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-3113
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-3113
Grades: PK-3
| 261 students
Rank: n/an/a
1170 Tile Mill Rd
Beaver, OH 45613
(740) 226-6402
Beaver, OH 45613
(740) 226-6402
Grades: PK-2
| 202 students
Rank: n/an/a
7 Tiger Drive
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-2813
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-2813
Grades: PK-2
| 451 students
Pike County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
13806 St Rte 220
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2871
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2871
Grades: 4-6
| 316 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Pike County, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in Pike County, OH include Jasper Elementary School and Western Primary.
How many public preschools are located in Pike County?
4 public preschools are located in Pike County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Pike County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Pike County include: Waverly Primary School vs. Jasper Elementary School, Eastern Primary Elementary School vs. Waverly Primary School, Jasper Elementary School vs. Waverly Primary School
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