For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,781 students in Columbiana County, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Columbiana County, OH are Joshua Dixon Elementary School, East Palestine Elementary School and Beaver Local Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbiana County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Columbiana County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Columbiana County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Joshua Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
333 N Middle St
Columbiana, OH 44408
(330) 482-5355
Columbiana, OH 44408
(330) 482-5355
Gr: PK-4 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
East Palestine Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
195 W Grant St
East Palestine, OH 44413
(330) 426-3638
East Palestine, OH 44413
(330) 426-3638
Gr: PK-4 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Beaver Local Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
46088 Bell School Rd
East Liverpool, OH 43920
(330) 386-8700
East Liverpool, OH 43920
(330) 386-8700
Gr: PK-4 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
441 E Chestnut St
Lisbon, OH 44432
(330) 424-9869
Lisbon, OH 44432
(330) 424-9869
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Lincoln Ave
Wellsville, OH 43968
(330) 532-3301
Wellsville, OH 43968
(330) 532-3301
Gr: PK-2 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Southern Local Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38095 State Route 39
Salineville, OH 43945
(330) 679-2301
Salineville, OH 43945
(330) 679-2301
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
810 W 8th St
East Liverpool, OH 43920
(330) 386-8765
East Liverpool, OH 43920
(330) 386-8765
Gr: PK | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Columbiana County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
333 North Middle St
Columbiana, OH 44408
Columbiana, OH 44408
Gr: K | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
1417 Etruria St
East Liverpool, OH 43920
(330) 386-8774
East Liverpool, OH 43920
(330) 386-8774
Gr: PK-4 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
East Liverpool
East Liverpool, OH 43920
(330) 385-7132
East Liverpool, OH 43920
(330) 385-7132
Gr: 1-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 24%
1151 Oakdale Ave
Wellsville, OH 43968
(330) 532-1585
Wellsville, OH 43968
(330) 532-1585
Gr: 1-4 | 76 students Minority enrollment: 1%
14003 W South Range Rd
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 337-7996
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 337-7996
Gr: PK-2 | 188 students
H E Mullins Practical Nursing (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
1200 E 6th St
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 332-8940
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 332-8940
450 Walnut St
Leetonia, OH 44431
(330) 427-6129
Leetonia, OH 44431
(330) 427-6129
Gr: K-4 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
305 9th St
Wellsville, OH 43968
(330) 532-1370
Wellsville, OH 43968
(330) 532-1370
Gr: PK-4 | 193 students Minority enrollment: 9%
838 Prospect St
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 332-8919
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 332-8919
Gr: 4-6 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
15482 State Route 170
East Liverpool, OH 43920
(330) 227-3046
East Liverpool, OH 43920
(330) 227-3046
Gr: K-4 | 170 students Minority enrollment: 4%
38095e State Route 39
Salineville, OH 43945
(330) 679-0281
Salineville, OH 43945
(330) 679-0281
Gr: PK-2 | 195 students Minority enrollment: 4%
24604 Us Route 30
East Rochester, OH 44625
(330) 894-2311
East Rochester, OH 44625
(330) 894-2311
Gr: K-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
13360 West Point Rd
West Point, OH 44492
(330) 385-6406
West Point, OH 44492
(330) 385-6406
Gr: K-4 | 133 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Columbiana County, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Columbiana County, OH include Joshua Dixon Elementary School, East Palestine Elementary School and Beaver Local Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Columbiana County?
6 public preschools are located in Columbiana County.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbiana County?
Columbiana County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Columbiana County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Columbiana County include: East Palestine Elementary School vs. Garfield Elementary School, Garfield Elementary School vs. Southern Local Elementary School, Garfield Elementary School vs. East Palestine Elementary School
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