For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,691 students in Perry County, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in Perry County, OH are Junction City Elementary School, New Lexington Elementary School and Millcreek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Perry County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Junction City Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
307 Poplar Street
Junction City, OH 43748
(740) 987-3751
Junction City, OH 43748
(740) 987-3751
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
New Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2550 Panther Dr Ne
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-2556
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-2556
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Millcreek Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10397 State Route 155 Se
Corning, OH 43730
(740) 721-0522
Corning, OH 43730
(740) 721-0522
Gr: PK-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Crooksville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12400 Tunnel Hill Rd
Crooksville, OH 43731
(740) 982-7010
Crooksville, OH 43731
(740) 982-7010
Gr: PK-4 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Perry County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10397 State Route 155 Se
Corning, OH 43730
(740) 394-1173
Corning, OH 43730
(740) 394-1173
Gr: 5-9 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Perry County, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in Perry County, OH include Junction City Elementary School, New Lexington Elementary School and Millcreek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Perry County?
4 public preschools are located in Perry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public preschools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Perry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Perry County include: Millcreek Elementary School vs. New Lexington Elementary School, Crooksville Elementary School vs. New Lexington Elementary School, New Lexington Elementary School vs. Millcreek Elementary School
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