For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,098 students in Jackson County, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, OH are Jackson Southview Elementary School, Oak Hill Elementary School and Jackson Westview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Jackson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson Southview Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13842 State Route 93
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-1831
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-1831
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Oak Hill Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Evans St
Oak Hill, OH 45656
(740) 682-7096
Oak Hill, OH 45656
(740) 682-7096
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Jackson Westview Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16349 Beaver Pike
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-6442
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-6442
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Jackson Northview Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11507 Chillicothe Pike
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-2390
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-2390
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
527 S Missouri Ave
Wellston, OH 45692
(740) 384-6245
Wellston, OH 45692
(740) 384-6245
Gr: PK-2 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, OH include Jackson Southview Elementary School, Oak Hill Elementary School and Jackson Westview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jackson County?
5 public preschools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jackson County include: Jackson Westview Elementary School vs. Jackson Southview Elementary School, Jackson Northview Elementary School vs. Jackson Southview Elementary School, Jackson Southview Elementary School vs. Jackson Northview Elementary School
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