Best 44312 Ohio Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 661 students in 44312, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in 44312, OH are Ritzman Community Learning Center and Windemere Community Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 44312 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 44312, OH have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).

Best 44312, OH Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ritzman Community Learning Center
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
629 Canton Rd
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-1510
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Windemere Community Learning Center
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2283 Windemere Ave
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-7937
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
2141 Pickle Rd
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 798-1111
Gr: PK | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 44312, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in 44312, OH include Ritzman Community Learning Center and Windemere Community Learning Center.
How many public preschools are located in 44312?
3 public preschools are located in 44312.
What is the racial composition of students in 44312?
44312 public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).

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