For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,722 students in Crawford County, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Crawford County, OH are Buckeye Central Elementary School, Northmor Elementary School and Wynford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crawford County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Crawford County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Crawford County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buckeye Central Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
938 S Kibler St
New Washington, OH 44854
(419) 492-1022
New Washington, OH 44854
(419) 492-1022
Gr: PK-4 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Northmor Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7819 State Route 19
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 947-1900
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 947-1900
Gr: PK-6 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Wynford Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3300 Holmes Center Rd
Bucyrus, OH 44820
(419) 562-4619
Bucyrus, OH 44820
(419) 562-4619
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Bucyrus Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
245 Woodlawn Ave
Bucyrus, OH 44820
(419) 562-4045
Bucyrus, OH 44820
(419) 562-4045
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
435 Oldfield Rd
Crestline, OH 44827
(419) 683-3647
Crestline, OH 44827
(419) 683-3647
Gr: PK | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
5444 Crestline Rd
Crestline, OH 44827
(419) 562-5753
Crestline, OH 44827
(419) 562-5753
Gr: PK-2 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
478 Portland Way N
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-4010
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-4010
Gr: PK-2 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Crawford County, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Crawford County, OH include Buckeye Central Elementary School, Northmor Elementary School and Wynford Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Crawford County?
7 public preschools are located in Crawford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crawford County?
Crawford County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Crawford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Crawford County include: Hannah Crawford Elementary School Prek-grade 2 vs. Primary Elementary School, Primary Elementary School vs. Hannah Crawford Elementary School Prek-grade 2, Buckeye Central Elementary School vs. Northmor Elementary School
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