For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,703 students in Athens County, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Athens County, OH are Coolville Elementary School, Morrison Gordon Elementary School and East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Athens County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Athens County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Athens County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coolville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26461 Main St
Coolville, OH 45723
(740) 667-3121
Coolville, OH 45723
(740) 667-3121
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Morrison Gordon Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
793 W Union St
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-5445
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-5445
Gr: PK-3 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
East Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3 Wallace Dr
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-6901
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-6901
Gr: PK-3 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6105 School Road
Albany, OH 45710
(740) 698-8831
Albany, OH 45710
(740) 698-8831
Gr: PK-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Nelsonville-york Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4 Buckeye Dr
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-5145
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-5145
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Amesville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
St. Rte. 329
Amesville, OH 45711
(740) 448-2501
Amesville, OH 45711
(740) 448-2501
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Trimble Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18500 Jacksonville Rd
Glouster, OH 45732
(740) 767-2810
Glouster, OH 45732
(740) 767-2810
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Athens County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2380 Us Highway 33
Shade, OH 45776
(740) 696-1155
Shade, OH 45776
(740) 696-1155
Gr: 7-8 | 233 students Minority enrollment: 1%
6115 School Rd
Albany, OH 45710
(740) 698-8831
Albany, OH 45710
(740) 698-8831
Gr: 6-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
21 Birge Drive
Chauncey, OH 45719
(740) 797-0064
Chauncey, OH 45719
(740) 797-0064
Gr: PK | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
21 Birge Dr
Chauncey, OH 45719
(740) 797-4588
Chauncey, OH 45719
(740) 797-4588
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
41 Central Ave
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-6866
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-6866
Gr: K-6 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Athens County, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Athens County, OH include Coolville Elementary School, Morrison Gordon Elementary School and East Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Athens County?
7 public preschools are located in Athens County.
What is the racial composition of students in Athens County?
Athens County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% 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 Athens County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Athens County include: Morrison Gordon Elementary School vs. East Elementary School, East Elementary School vs. Morrison Gordon Elementary School, Amesville Elementary School vs. Coolville Elementary School
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