For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 390 students in 44118, OH.
The top-ranked public preschool in 44118, OH is Gearity Professional Development School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 44118 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 44118, OH have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 44118, OH Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gearity Professional Development School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2323 Wrenford Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-6515
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-6515
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
44118, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bellefaire (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
22001 Fairmount Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-2800
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-2800
Gr: 6-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
2843 Washington Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-7110
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-7110
Gr: K-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
2181 Miramar Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-7270
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-7270
Gr: 6-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1970 South Taylor Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 320-1720
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 320-1720
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 44118, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in 44118, OH include Gearity Professional Development School.
How many public preschools are located in 44118?
1 public preschools are located in 44118.
What is the racial composition of students in 44118?
44118 public preschools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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