For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 926 students in Martins Ferry, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Martins Ferry, OH are Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School and Martins Ferry Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Martins Ferry, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Martins Ferry have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Martins Ferry, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5002 Ayers Lime Stone Rd
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-1732
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-1732
Gr: PK-4 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Martins Ferry Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Ayers Limestone Rd
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-9741
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-9741
Gr: 5-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Martins Ferry, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Martins Ferry, OH include Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School and Martins Ferry Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Martins Ferry?
2 public elementary schools are located in Martins Ferry.
What is the racial composition of students in Martins Ferry?
Martins Ferry public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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