Best Elyria Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 705 students in Elyria, OH.

The top-ranked public preschool in Elyria, OH is Hamilton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Elyria, OH public preschools have an score of 22% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and score of 27% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Elyria have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Elyria, OH (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Hamilton Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
:

Bottom 50%

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1215 Middle Ave
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8007

Gr: PK-4 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Rank: n/an/a

Elyria Early Childhood Center

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42331 Griswold Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8250

Gr: PK | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Elyria, Ohio

Elyria, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Cascade Elementary School (Closed 2009)

233 Bond St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8001

Gr: 1-6 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Early College High School (Closed 2009)

1005 N Abbe Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 365-5222

Eastgate Elementary School (Closed 2009)

336 S Logan St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8003

Gr: K-6 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Edison Special Needs School (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

1514 Lake Ave
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 324-7932

Gr: K-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Erie Elementary School (Closed 2010)

333 Naples Dr
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8006

Gr: PK-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Hamilton Early Childhood Center (Closed 2010)

1215 Middle Ave
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 323-1737

Gr: PK | 27 students Minority enrollment: 43%

Hilltop Academy High School (Closed 2010)

1300 Gulf Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8120

Gr: 6-9 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Kindergarten Village Elementary School (Closed 2013)

42101 Griswold Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8000

Gr: K | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Mckinley Elementary School (Closed 2023)

620 E River St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8009

Gr: K-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Oakwood Elementary School (Closed 2023)

925 Spruce St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8010

Gr: 1-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Roosevelt Elementary School (Closed 2010)

121 W River Rd N
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8012

Gr: 1-6 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Elyria, OH?

The top-ranked public preschools in Elyria, OH include Hamilton Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Elyria?

2 public preschools are located in Elyria.

What is the racial composition of students in Elyria?

Elyria public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).