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Best Public Elementary Schools in Columbiana County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Columbiana County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public elementary schools serving 9,487 students in Columbiana County, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Columbiana County, OH are South Side Middle School, Joshua Dixon Elementary School and Crestview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbiana County, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Columbiana County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Columbiana County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Side Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
720 Columbiana Waterford Rd
Columbiana, OH 44408
(330) 482-5354
Gr: 5-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Joshua Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
333 N Middle St
Columbiana, OH 44408
(330) 482-5355
Gr: PK-4 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3407 Middleton Rd
Columbiana, OH 44408
(330) 482-5370
Gr: K-4 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Leetonia Elementary K-6
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
450 Walnut St
Leetonia, OH 44431
(330) 427-6594
Gr: K-6 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Beaver Local Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
46088 Bell School Rd
East Liverpool, OH 43920
(330) 386-8700
Gr: 5-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
West Branch Early Learning Center
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14405 Pricetown Rd
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 938-4500
Gr: K-2 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Crestview Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
44100 Crestview Rd Ste C
Columbiana, OH 44408
(330) 482-4648
Gr: 5-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #88.
United Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8143 State Route 9
Hanoverton, OH 44423
(330) 223-8001
Gr: K-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #99.
East Palestine Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
195 W Grant St
East Palestine, OH 44413
(330) 426-3638
Gr: PK-4 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2200 Merle Rd
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 332-8925
Gr: 5-6 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1111.
Beaver Local Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
46088 Bell School Rd
East Liverpool, OH 43920
(330) 386-8700
Gr: PK-4 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1212.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
441 E Chestnut St
Lisbon, OH 44432
(330) 424-9869
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1313.
Reilly Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
491 Reilly Ave
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 332-8921
Gr: 3-4 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1414.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Lincoln Ave
Wellsville, OH 43968
(330) 532-3301
Gr: PK-2 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1515.
United High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8143 State Route 9
Hanoverton, OH 44423
(330) 223-7102
Gr: 6-12 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1616.
Southern Local Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
38095 State Route 39
Salineville, OH 43945
(330) 679-2301
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1717.
East Palestine Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
320 W Grant St
East Palestine, OH 44413
(330) 426-9451
Gr: 5-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1818.
North Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
90 Maine Blvd
East Liverpool, OH 43920
(330) 386-8772
Gr: K-4 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1919.
David Anderson Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
260 W Pine St
Lisbon, OH 44432
(330) 424-3215
Gr: 6-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2020.
Daw Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
929 Center St
Wellsville, OH 43968
(330) 532-1372
Gr: 3-6 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2121.
Lacroft Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2460 Boring Ln
East Liverpool, OH 43920
(330) 386-8774
Gr: K-4 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2222.
Buckeye On-line School For Success
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
119 E Fifth St
East Liverpool, OH 43920
(330) 385-1987
Gr: K-12 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2323.
Southern Local Jr/sr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
38095 State Route 39
Salineville, OH 43945
(330) 679-2305
Gr: 6-12 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2424.
Westgate Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
810 W 8th St
East Liverpool, OH 43920
(330) 386-8765
Gr: 5-6 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Buckeye Elementary School
1200 Buckeye Ave
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 332-8917
Gr: K-2 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Online Academy
38095 State Route 39
Salineville, OH 43945
(330) 679-2343
Gr: 4-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Columbiana County, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Columbiana County, OH include South Side Middle School, Joshua Dixon Elementary School and Crestview Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Columbiana County?
26 public elementary schools are located in Columbiana County.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbiana County?
Columbiana County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Columbiana County are often viewed compared to one another?

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