For the 2026 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 66% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Vinton County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 (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 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
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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