For the 2024-25 school year, there are 21 public elementary schools serving 7,899 students in Scioto County, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Scioto County, OH are Bloom-vernon Elementary School, Wheelersburg Middle School and Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scioto County, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Scioto County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Scioto County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bloom-vernon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10529a Main St
South Webster, OH 45682
(740) 778-2339
South Webster, OH 45682
(740) 778-2339
Grades: PK-6
| 477 students
Rank: #22.
Wheelersburg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Pirate Dr
Wheelersburg, OH 45694
(740) 574-2515
Wheelersburg, OH 45694
(740) 574-2515
Grades: 4-8
| 618 students
Rank: #33.
Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1821a State Route 728
Lucasville, OH 45648
(740) 259-2611
Lucasville, OH 45648
(740) 259-2611
Grades: PK-4
| 443 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Clay Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
44 Clay High St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 354-6644
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 354-6644
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Wheelersburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Pirate Dr
Wheelersburg, OH 45694
(740) 574-8130
Wheelersburg, OH 45694
(740) 574-8130
Grades: PK-3
| 523 students
Rank: #66.
Northwest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4738 Henley Deemer Rd
Mc Dermott, OH 45652
(740) 259-5558
Mc Dermott, OH 45652
(740) 259-5558
Grades: PK-5
| 588 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Oak Intermediate Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
#1 Glenwood Tiger Trail
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 456-5225
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 456-5225
Grades: 4-6
| 96 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Portsmouth West Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15332a Us Highway 52
West Portsmouth, OH 45663
(740) 858-1116
West Portsmouth, OH 45663
(740) 858-1116
Grades: PK-4
| 528 students
Rank: #99.
Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
393 Indian Dr
Lucasville, OH 45648
(740) 259-2651
Lucasville, OH 45648
(740) 259-2651
Grades: 5-8
| 318 students
Rank: #1010.
Minford Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
135 Falcon Rd
Minford, OH 45653
(740) 820-2181
Minford, OH 45653
(740) 820-2181
Grades: 4-8
| 475 students
Rank: #1111.
Minford Primary Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 Falcon Rd
Minford, OH 45653
(740) 820-2287
Minford, OH 45653
(740) 820-2287
Grades: PK-3
| 414 students
Rank: #1212.
Portsmouth West Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15332 Us Highway 52 Unit B
West Portsmouth, OH 45663
(740) 858-6668
West Portsmouth, OH 45663
(740) 858-6668
Grades: 5-8
| 391 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Clay Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
44 Clay High St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 354-6644
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 354-6644
Grades: 6-8
| 138 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Green Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
46 Braunlin Rd
Franklin Furnace, OH 45629
(740) 354-9290
Franklin Furnace, OH 45629
(740) 354-9290
Grades: 3-6
| 158 students
Rank: #1515.
Northwest Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
692 Mohawk Dr
Mc Dermott, OH 45652
(740) 259-2528
Mc Dermott, OH 45652
(740) 259-2528
Grades: 6-8
| 294 students
Rank: #1616.
Sciotoville
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
224 Marshall St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-6777
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-6777
Grades: K-12
| 351 students
Rank: #1717.
Stanton Primary Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Glenwood Tiger Trail
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 456-4637
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 456-4637
Grades: PK-3
| 138 students
Rank: #1818.
Portsmouth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
514 Union St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6719
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6719
Grades: PK-6
| 805 students
Rank: #1919.
East Portsmouth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5929 Harding Ave
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-6444
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-6444
Grades: PK-6
| 153 students
Rank: n/an/a
Green Primary Elementary School
Magnet School
535 Junior Furnace Powellsvill
Franklin Furnace, OH 45629
(740) 354-9551
Franklin Furnace, OH 45629
(740) 354-9551
Grades: K-2
| 125 students
Rank: n/an/a
Scioto County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
951 Vern Riffe Dr
Lucasville, OH 45648
(740) 259-5522
Lucasville, OH 45648
(740) 259-5522
Grades: 6-12
| 529 students
Scioto County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1511 Hutchins St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-7619
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-7619
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1121 Kinneys Ln
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-7569
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-7569
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1409 Coles Blvd
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6739
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6739
Grades: PK-3
| 320 students
Sciotoville Elementary Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
5540 3rd St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-2916
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-2916
Grades: K-4
| 128 students
Po Box 100
South Webster, OH 45682
(740) 778-2320
South Webster, OH 45682
(740) 778-2320
Grades: 7-12
| 474 students
Southern Ohio Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
522 Glenwood Ave
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 259-6843
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 259-6843
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
4696 Gallia Pk
Franklin Furnace, OH 45629
(740) 354-7000
Franklin Furnace, OH 45629
(740) 354-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 143 students
1149 Gallia St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6129
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6129
Grades: 7-8
| 304 students
613 Campbell Ave
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-5249
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-5249
Grades: PK-3
| 320 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Scioto County, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Scioto County, OH include Bloom-vernon Elementary School, Wheelersburg Middle School and Valley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Scioto County?
21 public elementary schools are located in Scioto County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scioto County?
Scioto County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Scioto County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Scioto County include: Portsmouth West Middle School vs. Northwest Middle School, Northwest Middle School vs. Portsmouth West Middle School, Green Elementary School vs. Clay Elementary School
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