Education is front and center in Gallia County life
Gallia County presents a diverse and comprehensive educational landscape, catering to all age groups from early childhood to higher education. The county's education system is tailored to meet various needs, ensuring that every resident, regardless of age or educational aspiration, has access to quality education. That’s a rarity for a smaller community, and we’re proud to offer it here in Gallia County.
Early Childhood Education and Daycare
Gallia County boasts a number of child care centers, offering programs for various budgets and preferences. These centers focus on creating nurturing and educational environments for children to develop holistically. For example, French City Academy in Gallipolis emphasizes a play-based, child-centered curriculum, while Gallia County Early Childhood and Family Center caters to infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities. Check out a full list of licensed childcare providers on the Ohio Dept. of Child and Family Services website.
Primary and Secondary Education
Gallia County has two public school districts: Gallia County Local School District and Gallipolis City School District.
Gallia County Local School District includes various townships and incorporates three villages: Centerville, Cheshire, and Vinton. The district comprises two high schools, (River Valley High School and South Gallia High School) two middle schools, (River Valley Middle School and South Gallia Middle School), and four elementary schools (Addaville, Hannan Trace, Southwestern, and Vinton Elementary Schools). Learn more
Additionally, Gallipolis City School District, based in Gallipolis, serves areas including Clay, Gallipolis, and Green townships. The district consists of Gallia Academy High School, Gallia Academy Middle School, Green Elementary School, Rio Grande Elementary School, and Washington Elementary School. Learn more
Gallia Academy High School
These schools provide a wide range of academic and extracurricular activities, fostering a conducive environment for student growth and achievement.
Private School Education
We’re also home to a private, Christian school, Ohio Valley Christian School (OVCS). OVCS is a non-denominational ministry of First Baptist Church and currently serves students from five counties, representing 36 different churches. OVCS welcome enrollments throughout the year for students in grades PreK-12. Learn more
Ohio Valley Christian School
Higher Education and Vocational Training
For higher education, the University of Rio Grande & Rio Grande Community College (URG/RGCC) stands out as a unique partnership between a public community college and a four-year university. With more than 2,000 students from 20 states and 14 countries, it offers a 16:1 student-faculty ratio and over 70 academic programs. Learn more
A new dorm is under construction on the Rio Grande campus — showing the record growth happening in this small town.
Additionally, the Buckeye Hills Career Center provides career-technical education for both high school students and adults, focusing on job-specific skills in in-demand industries, such as manufacturing, transportation & logistics, healthcare, and trades such as electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. Learn more
Buckeye Hills students learn in-demand skills for today and tomorrow’s jobs.
Making Your Choice Easy
Gallia County's education system, from daycare to universities, is robust. We offer a wide range of options to cater to the diverse needs of its residents — that’s what makes Gallia County an easy choice for new residents.
Whether it's early childhood education, primary and secondary schooling, or higher education and vocational training, Gallia County is well-equipped to provide quality education to all.
