For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 4,616 students in Zanesville, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Zanesville, OH are Maysville Elementary School, West Muskingum Elementary School and West Muskingum Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Zanesville, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Zanesville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Zanesville, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maysville Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3850 Panther Dr
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-4490
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-4490
Gr: PK-5 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
West Muskingum Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Kimes Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 455-4058
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 455-4058
Gr: PK-4 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
West Muskingum Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Kimes Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 455-4055
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 455-4055
Gr: 5-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
John Mcintire Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1275 Roosevelt Ave
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-3581
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-3581
Gr: PK-6 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
National Road
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3505 East Pike
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 450-1538
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 450-1538
Gr: PK-6 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Maysville Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3725 Panther Dr
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-7982
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-7982
Gr: 6-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Zane Grey Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
711 Fess St
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-0575
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-0575
Gr: PK-6 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Foxfire Intermediate School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2805 Pinkerton Ln
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-4509
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-4509
Gr: K-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
6975 East Pike
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 872-3436
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 872-3436
Gr: PK-2 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Zanesville, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Zanesville, OH include Maysville Elementary School, West Muskingum Elementary School and West Muskingum Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Zanesville?
10 public elementary schools are located in Zanesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Zanesville?
Zanesville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Zanesville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Zanesville include: West Muskingum Middle School vs. Zane Grey Elementary School, Zane Grey Elementary School vs. John Mcintire Elementary School, National Road vs. John Mcintire Elementary School
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