For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,191 students in Vinton County, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Vinton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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 Vinton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
507 Jefferson Ave
Mc Arthur, OH 45651
(740) 596-4155
Mc Arthur, OH 45651
(740) 596-4155
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
South Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38234 State Route 93
Hamden, OH 45634
(740) 384-2731
Hamden, OH 45634
(740) 384-2731
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #44.
Vinton County Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
63870 Locker Plant Road
Mc Arthur, OH 45651
(740) 596-5243
Mc Arthur, OH 45651
(740) 596-5243
Gr: 6-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Vinton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 129
Wilkesville, OH 45695
(740) 669-4181
Wilkesville, OH 45695
(740) 669-4181
Gr: PK-6 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Po Box 329
Zaleski, OH 45698
(740) 596-5617
Zaleski, OH 45698
(740) 596-5617
Gr: PK-6 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Vinton County, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Vinton County, OH include West Elementary School, Central Elementary School and South Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Vinton County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Vinton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Vinton County?
Vinton County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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