The most improved public preschools in Ohio are Jackson Center Elementary School, Coolville Elementary School and Lakota Elementary School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 1,316
2,158
Avg. Improved Rank: 1,625
Most Improved Public Preschools in Ohio (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Jackson Center Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2158
(from 2,460 to 302)
(from 2,460 to 302)
Grades: PK-6
204 S Linden St
Jackson Center, OH 45334
(937) 596-6053
Jackson Center, OH 45334
(937) 596-6053
Rank: #22.
Coolville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +2094
(from 2,892 to 798)
(from 2,892 to 798)
Grades: PK-5
26461 Main St
Coolville, OH 45723
(740) 667-3121
Coolville, OH 45723
(740) 667-3121
Rank: #33.
Lakota Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +2069
(from 2,683 to 614)
(from 2,683 to 614)
Grades: PK-4
5200 County Road 13
Kansas, OH 44841
(419) 986-6640
Kansas, OH 44841
(419) 986-6640
Rank: #44.
West Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1967
(from 2,487 to 520)
(from 2,487 to 520)
Grades: PK-5
57750 Us Highway 50
Mc Arthur, OH 45651
(740) 596-5236
Mc Arthur, OH 45651
(740) 596-5236
Rank: #55.
Fairlawn Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +1933
(from 2,106 to 173)
(from 2,106 to 173)
Grades: PK-5
18800 Johnston Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-5930
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-5930
Rank: #66.
Oak Hill Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1899
(from 2,450 to 551)
(from 2,450 to 551)
Grades: PK-5
401 Evans St
Oak Hill, OH 45656
(740) 682-7096
Oak Hill, OH 45656
(740) 682-7096
Rank: #77.
Sandy Valley Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1854
(from 2,533 to 679)
(from 2,533 to 679)
Grades: PK-5
5018 State Route 183 Ne
Magnolia, OH 44643
(330) 866-3339
Magnolia, OH 44643
(330) 866-3339
Rank: #88.
The Bridgeport School District - Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1824
(from 2,690 to 866)
(from 2,690 to 866)
Grades: PK-4
55707 Industrial Dr
Bridgeport, OH 43912
(740) 635-0853
Bridgeport, OH 43912
(740) 635-0853
Rank: #99.
Genoa Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1716
(from 2,176 to 460)
(from 2,176 to 460)
Grades: PK-5
2820 N Genoa Clay Center Rd
Genoa, OH 43430
(419) 855-7741
Genoa, OH 43430
(419) 855-7741
Rank: #1010.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1674
(from 2,270 to 596)
(from 2,270 to 596)
Grades: PK-5
150 Columbus Rd
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5975
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5975
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Danville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1660
(from 2,526 to 866)
(from 2,526 to 866)
Grades: PK-7
205 Rambo St
Danville, OH 43014
(740) 599-6116
Danville, OH 43014
(740) 599-6116
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1660
(from 2,830 to 1,170)
(from 2,830 to 1,170)
Grades: PK-5
2080 Quail St
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4230
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4230
Rank: #1313.
Miami Trace Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1643
(from 2,542 to 899)
(from 2,542 to 899)
Grades: PK-5
3836 State Route 41 Nw
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 333-2400
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 333-2400
Rank: #1414.
Waynesfield-goshen Local Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1632
(from 2,619 to 987)
(from 2,619 to 987)
Grades: PK-5
500 N Westminster St
Waynesfield, OH 45896
(419) 568-9100
Waynesfield, OH 45896
(419) 568-9100
Rank: #1515.
Indian Riffle Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +1629
(from 1,746 to 117)
(from 1,746 to 117)
Grades: PK-5
3090 Glengarry Dr
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 499-1720
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 499-1720
Rank: #1616.
Williamsburg Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1623
(from 1,999 to 376)
(from 1,999 to 376)
Grades: PK-5
839 Spring St
Williamsburg, OH 45176
(513) 724-2241
Williamsburg, OH 45176
(513) 724-2241
Rank: #1717.
Walnut Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +1619
(from 1,735 to 116)
(from 1,735 to 116)
Grades: PK-5
7150 Ashville Fairfield Rd
Ashville, OH 43103
(740) 983-5000
Ashville, OH 43103
(740) 983-5000
Rank: #1818.
Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +1612
(from 1,914 to 302)
(from 1,914 to 302)
Grades: PK-3
850 Jackson Dr
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7964
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7964
Rank: #1919.
Sardinia Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1532
(from 2,106 to 574)
(from 2,106 to 574)
Grades: PK-5
7742 Tricounty Hwy
Sardinia, OH 45171
(937) 446-2250
Sardinia, OH 45171
(937) 446-2250
Rank: #2020.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1526
(from 2,046 to 520)
(from 2,046 to 520)
Grades: PK-4
7650 Jerry City Rd
Bloomdale, OH 44817
(419) 655-2583
Bloomdale, OH 44817
(419) 655-2583
Rank: #2121.
South Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1521
(from 2,816 to 1,295)
(from 2,816 to 1,295)
Grades: PK-6
3555 State Route 792
Stockport, OH 43787
(740) 559-2377
Stockport, OH 43787
(740) 559-2377
Rank: #2222.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1513
(from 2,674 to 1,161)
(from 2,674 to 1,161)
Grades: PK-5
4738 Henley Deemer Rd
Mc Dermott, OH 45652
(740) 259-5558
Mc Dermott, OH 45652
(740) 259-5558
Rank: #2323.
Strasburg-franklin Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1512
(from 2,214 to 702)
(from 2,214 to 702)
Grades: PK-5
140 N Bodmer Ave
Strasburg, OH 44680
(330) 878-6503
Strasburg, OH 44680
(330) 878-6503
Rank: #2424.
Valley Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1497
(from 2,106 to 609)
(from 2,106 to 609)
Grades: PK-4
1821a State Route 728
Lucasville, OH 45648
(740) 259-2611
Lucasville, OH 45648
(740) 259-2611
Rank: #2525.
Glen Oak Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +1496
(from 1,665 to 169)
(from 1,665 to 169)
Grades: PK-5
7300 Blue Holly Dr
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-5500
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-5500
Rank: #2626.
Southington Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1492
(from 2,106 to 614)
(from 2,106 to 614)
Grades: PK-5
2482 State Route 534
Southington, OH 44470
(330) 898-7480
Southington, OH 44470
(330) 898-7480
Rank: #2727.
Mohawk Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +1489
(from 1,775 to 286)
(from 1,775 to 286)
Grades: PK-6
605 State Highway 231
Sycamore, OH 44882
(419) 927-2595
Sycamore, OH 44882
(419) 927-2595
Rank: #2828.
Bright Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1437
(from 2,196 to 759)
(from 2,196 to 759)
Grades: PK-6
6100 Fair Ridge Rd
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 927-7010
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 927-7010
Rank: #2929.
Oakwood Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1429
(from 1,816 to 387)
(from 1,816 to 387)
Grades: PK-6
309 N 1st St
Oakwood, OH 45873
(419) 594-3346
Oakwood, OH 45873
(419) 594-3346
Rank: #3030.
Duncan Falls Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1425
(from 2,542 to 1,117)
(from 2,542 to 1,117)
Grades: PK-5
397 Oak St
Duncan Falls, OH 43734
(740) 674-5211
Duncan Falls, OH 43734
(740) 674-5211
Rank: #3131.
Ansonia Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1386
(from 2,168 to 782)
(from 2,168 to 782)
Grades: PK-6
600 E Canal St
Ansonia, OH 45303
(937) 337-5141
Ansonia, OH 45303
(937) 337-5141
Rank: #3232.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1385
(from 2,648 to 1,263)
(from 2,648 to 1,263)
Grades: PK-5
441 E Chestnut St
Lisbon, OH 44432
(330) 424-9869
Lisbon, OH 44432
(330) 424-9869
Rank: #3333.
Mapleton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1330
(from 2,196 to 866)
(from 2,196 to 866)
Grades: PK-5
2 Mountie Dr
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 945-2188
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 945-2188
Rank: #3434.
Margaretta Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1320
(from 1,990 to 670)
(from 1,990 to 670)
Grades: PK-5
5906 Bogart Rd W
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-5357
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-5357
Rank: #3535.
South Central Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1316
(from 2,303 to 987)
(from 2,303 to 987)
Grades: PK-5
3291 Greenwich Angling Rd
Greenwich, OH 44837
(419) 752-5021
Greenwich, OH 44837
(419) 752-5021
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