Top 5 Best Licking County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,138 students in Licking County, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in Licking County, OH are Northridge Elementary School, Hillview Elementary School and Cherry Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Licking County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Licking County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Licking County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northridge Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9200 Northridge Rd
Johnstown, OH 43031
(740) 967-6631
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #22.
Hillview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1927 Horns Hill Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7310
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #33.
Cherry Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1040 W Main St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7330
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: n/an/a
Headstart Eastland
Special Education School
986 E Main St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 345-6415
Grades: PK
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
6565 Summit Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3365
Grades: PK
| 105 students
Rank: n/an/a
6507 Summit Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3268
Grades: PK-K
| 403 students
Rank: n/an/a
119 Union St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7005
Grades: PK
| 65 students
Rank: n/an/a
927 South St Unit B
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-5437
Grades: PK
| 120 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Licking County, OH

Licking County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
116 W Church St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2331
Grades: 5-6
| 327 students
310 Everett Ave
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2355
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
50 Obannon Ave
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2366
Grades: K-4
| 250 students
9380 Lancer Rd
Hebron, OH 43025
(740) 928-1025
Grades: PK-3
| 300 students
600 Arlington Ave
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2371
Grades: K-5
| 302 students
9370 Lancer Rd
Hebron, OH 43025
(740) 928-1915
Grades: 1-12
| 30 students
471 E Main St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 345-4440
Grades: 6-8
| 375 students
96 Maholm St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2377
Grades: PK-4
| 180 students
11152 Wilkins Run Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 345-2109
Grades: PK-5
| 176 students
255 Woods Ave
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 328-2022
Grades: 1-12
| 311 students
300 Deo Dr
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2395
Grades: PK-4
| 459 students
College Street
Alexandria, OH 43001
(740) 924-2691
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
10843 Foundation Rd
Croton, OH 43013
(740) 893-2451
Grades: K-5
| 177 students
1227 Homer Rd
Homer, OH 43027
(740) 892-3636
Grades: PK-5
| 216 students
6066 Johnstown Utica Rd
Johnstown, OH 43031
(740) 967-1401
Grades: 4-5
| 167 students
125 N Oregon St
Johnstown, OH 43031
(740) 967-5461
Grades: 1-3
| 352 students
621 Mount Vernon Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2320
Grades: 7-8
| 348 students
927-a South St
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3941
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
927b South St
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-1130
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2345 Gratiot Rd
Heath, OH 43056
(740) 763-2342
Grades: PK-5
| 203 students
112 W Main St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2337
Grades: 5-6
| 432 students
1350 Granville Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2389
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Licking County, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in Licking County, OH include Northridge Elementary School, Hillview Elementary School and Cherry Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Licking County, OH?
8 public preschools are located in Licking County, OH.
What is the racial composition of students in Licking County, OH?
Licking County, OH public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 37% (majority Black).

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