For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 803 students in Vinton County, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in Vinton County, OH are West Elementary School, Central Elementary School and South Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vinton County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Vinton County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Vinton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
57750 Us Highway 50
Mc Arthur, OH 45651
(740) 596-5236
Mc Arthur, OH 45651
(740) 596-5236
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
507 Jefferson Ave
Mc Arthur, OH 45651
(740) 596-4155
Mc Arthur, OH 45651
(740) 596-4155
Grades: PK-5
| 322 students
Rank: #33.
South Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
38234 State Route 93
Hamden, OH 45634
(740) 384-2731
Hamden, OH 45634
(740) 384-2731
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Vinton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 129
Wilkesville, OH 45695
(740) 669-4181
Wilkesville, OH 45695
(740) 669-4181
Grades: PK-6
| 136 students
Po Box 329
Zaleski, OH 45698
(740) 596-5617
Zaleski, OH 45698
(740) 596-5617
Grades: PK-6
| 179 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Vinton County, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in Vinton County, OH include West Elementary School, Central Elementary School and South Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Vinton County?
3 public preschools are located in Vinton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Vinton County?
Vinton County public preschools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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