For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 432 students in 45804, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in 45804, OH are Freedom Elementary School and Unity Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 45804 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 45804, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 45804, OH Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
575 Calumet Ave
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3380
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3380
Grades: PK-4
| 235 students
Rank: #22.
Unity Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
925 E 3rd St
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3300
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3300
Grades: PK-4
| 197 students
45804, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1130a East Albert St
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 738-3422
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 738-3422
Grades: 1-12
| 35 students
Lima Alternative High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1 Spartan Way
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3000
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3000
Grades: 10-12
| 17 students
515 Calumet Ave
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 998-2400
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 998-2400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
190 East 8th St
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 227-7730
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 227-7730
Grades: K-5
| 119 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 45804, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in 45804, OH include Freedom Elementary School and Unity Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 45804?
2 public preschools are located in 45804.
What is the racial composition of students in 45804?
45804 public preschools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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