Public schools in Chillicothe, OH
19 open public schools with an address in Chillicothe, operated by 7 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
19
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,618
19 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Ohio median 17:1
Charter schools
1
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Chillicothe public schools
The federal directory lists 19 public schools in Chillicothe, OH: 6 elementary, 5 middle, 7 high, 1 combined or other. The 19 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,618 students, an average of 454 per school. The largest campus is Unioto Elementary (1,032 students).
Chillicothe City operates the most schools here (5), and 5 regular districts have at least one Chillicothe campus, plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, similar to the statewide school median of 17:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 6 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Chillicothe
Chillicothe City
Public school district
5 schools in Chillicothe
Huntington Local
Public school district
3 schools in Chillicothe
Southeastern Local
Public school district
3 schools in Chillicothe
Union-Scioto Local
Public school district
3 schools in Chillicothe
Zane Trace Local
Public school district
3 schools in Chillicothe
Pickaway-Ross County JVSD
Education service agency
1 school in Chillicothe
Southern Ohio Career Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Chillicothe
Elementary schools in Chillicothe
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chillicothe Intermediate School Chillicothe City | 03–06 | 719 | 17.5:1 | |
| Chillicothe Primary School Chillicothe City | KG–02 | 572 | 21.2:1 | |
| Huntington Elementary School Huntington Local | KG–04 | 404 | 14.4:1 | |
| Southeastern Elementary School Southeastern Local | PK–04 | 381 | 14.7:1 | |
| Unioto Elementary Union-Scioto Local | PK–05 | 1,032 | 18.1:1 | |
| Zane Trace Elementary School Zane Trace Local | KG–04 | 473 | 16.3:1 |
Middle schools in Chillicothe
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chillicothe Middle School Chillicothe City | 07–08 | 404 | 13.2:1 | |
| Huntington Middle School Huntington Local | 05–08 | 313 | 14.2:1 | |
| Southeastern Middle School Southeastern Local | 05–08 | 281 | 20.1:1 | |
| Unioto Middle School Union-Scioto Local | 06–08 | 486 | 24.3:1 | |
| Zane Trace Middle School Zane Trace Local | 05–08 | 392 | 17:1 |
High schools in Chillicothe
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chillicothe High School Chillicothe City | 09–12 | 795 | 19.9:1 | |
| Huntington High School Huntington Local | 09–12 | 300 | 14.3:1 | |
| Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center Pickaway-Ross County JVSD · Career and Technical School | 07–12 | 760 | — | |
| Southeastern High School Southeastern Local | 09–12 | 251 | 11.6:1 | |
| Southern Ohio Career Academy Southern Ohio Career Academy · Charter | 09–12 | 48 | 12:1 | |
| Unioto High School Union-Scioto Local | 09–12 | 578 | 23.1:1 | |
| Zane Trace High School Zane Trace Local · Magnet | 09–12 | 330 | 22:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Chillicothe
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Logan Early Childhood Center Chillicothe City | PK–PK | 99 | 12.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85.4%
- Hispanic2.6%
- Black3%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial8.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 19 Chillicothe schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,618 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Chillicothe
How many public schools are in Chillicothe, OH?
The current NCES directory lists 19 open public schools with a location address in Chillicothe: 6 elementary, 5 middle, 7 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 8,618 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Chillicothe?
Schools with an address in Chillicothe belong to 7 education agencies, led by Chillicothe City (5 schools), Huntington Local (3 schools), Southeastern Local (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Chillicothe?
Chillicothe High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Chillicothe, with 795 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Chillicothe?
Yes. 1 of the 19 public schools in Chillicothe are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Southern Ohio Career Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Chillicothe schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Chillicothe public schools is 16.7:1, similar to the Ohio school median of 17:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Chillicothe guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Ohio cities