For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,371 students in Pike County, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pike County, OH are Eastern Middle School, Eastern Intermediate Elementary School and Waverly Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pike County, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pike County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastern Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1170 Tile Mill Rd
Beaver, OH 45613
(740) 226-1544
Beaver, OH 45613
(740) 226-1544
Grades: 6-8
| 186 students
Rank: #22.
Eastern Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1170 Tile Mill Rd
Beaver, OH 45613
(740) 226-6402
Beaver, OH 45613
(740) 226-6402
Grades: 3-5
| 178 students
Rank: #33.
Waverly Intermediate School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5 Tiger Drive
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-5173
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-5173
Grades: 3-5
| 381 students
Rank: #44.
Jasper Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3185 Jasper Rd
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2425
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2425
Grades: PK-4
| 514 students
Rank: #55.
Western Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7959 State Route 124
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-2881
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-2881
Grades: 4-6
| 153 students
Rank: #66.
Waverly Junior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3 Tiger Drive
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-4527
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-4527
Grades: 6-8
| 389 students
Rank: #77.
Piketon Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1414 Piketon Rd
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2254
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2254
Grades: 5-12
| 656 students
Rank: #88.
Western Primary
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7959 State Route 124
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-3113
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-3113
Grades: PK-3
| 261 students
Rank: n/an/a
1170 Tile Mill Rd
Beaver, OH 45613
(740) 226-6402
Beaver, OH 45613
(740) 226-6402
Grades: PK-2
| 202 students
Rank: n/an/a
7 Tiger Drive
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-2813
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-2813
Grades: PK-2
| 451 students
Pike County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
13806 St Rte 220
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2871
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2871
Grades: 4-6
| 316 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pike County, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pike County, OH include Eastern Middle School, Eastern Intermediate Elementary School and Waverly Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pike County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Pike County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Pike County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Pike County include: Waverly Primary School vs. Jasper Elementary School, Eastern Primary Elementary School vs. Waverly Primary School, Jasper Elementary School vs. Waverly Primary School
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