For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 975 students in Darke County, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Darke County, OH are Franklin Monroe Elementary School, Ansonia Elementary School and Greenville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Darke County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Darke County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Darke County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8591 Oakes Rd
Pitsburg, OH 45358
(937) 947-1206
Pitsburg, OH 45358
(937) 947-1206
Gr: PK-6 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Ansonia Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 E Canal St
Ansonia, OH 45303
(937) 337-5141
Ansonia, OH 45303
(937) 337-5141
Gr: PK-6 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Greenville Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1111 N Ohio St
Greenville, OH 45331
(937) 548-3185
Greenville, OH 45331
(937) 548-3185
Gr: PK-4 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
310 N Main St
Arcanum, OH 45304
(937) 692-5174
Arcanum, OH 45304
(937) 692-5174
Gr: PK | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 72:1
Rank: n/an/a
1469 State Route 47 E
Union City, OH 45390
(937) 968-5656
Union City, OH 45390
(937) 968-5656
Gr: PK | 47 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
100 Greenwave Way
Greenville, OH 45331
(937) 548-4188
Greenville, OH 45331
(937) 548-4188
Gr: PK | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
315 S Main St
New Madison, OH 45346
(937) 996-1511
New Madison, OH 45346
(937) 996-1511
Gr: PK | 72 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Darke County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 W High St
Ansonia, OH 45303
(937) 337-4000
Ansonia, OH 45303
(937) 337-4000
Gr: PK
260 E Main St
Gettysburg, OH 45328
(937) 447-2801
Gettysburg, OH 45328
(937) 447-2801
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
7550 State Route 118
Greenville, OH 45331
(937) 548-1013
Greenville, OH 45331
(937) 548-1013
Gr: K-2 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
214 N Main St
Greenville, OH 45331
(937) 548-1093
Greenville, OH 45331
(937) 548-1093
Gr: 6 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
124 East Star Rd
North Star, OH 45350
(419) 336-7371
North Star, OH 45350
(419) 336-7371
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Darke County, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Darke County, OH include Franklin Monroe Elementary School, Ansonia Elementary School and Greenville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Darke County?
6 public preschools are located in Darke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Darke County?
Darke County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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