For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,462 students in Adams County, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Adams County, OH are Peebles Elementary School, West Union Elementary School and North Adams Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Adams County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peebles Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Indian Dr
Peebles, OH 45660
(937) 587-2611
Peebles, OH 45660
(937) 587-2611
Gr: PK-6 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
West Union Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 Lloyd Rd
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-2951
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-2951
Gr: PK-6 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
North Adams Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2295 Moores Rd
Seaman, OH 45679
(937) 386-2516
Seaman, OH 45679
(937) 386-2516
Gr: PK-6 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Eastern Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11519 Us Highway 62
Winchester, OH 45697
(937) 695-1249
Winchester, OH 45697
(937) 695-1249
Gr: 6-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 Wayne Frye Dr
Manchester, OH 45144
(937) 549-4777
Manchester, OH 45144
(937) 549-4777
Gr: PK-6 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Adams County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Adams County, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Adams County, OH include Peebles Elementary School, West Union Elementary School and North Adams Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Adams County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams 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).
Which public elementary schools in Adams County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Adams County include: Manchester Elementary School vs. North Adams Elementary School, Peebles Elementary School vs. North Adams Elementary School, West Union Elementary School vs. North Adams Elementary School
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