For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,146 students in 44055, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in 44055, OH are Helen Steiner Rice Elementary School, Palm Elementary School and Garfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 44055 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 44055, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 44055, OH Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Helen Steiner Rice Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Tacoma Ave
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 240-1220
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 240-1220
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Palm Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2319 E 34th St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-1240
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-1240
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 W 31st St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 246-1114
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 246-1114
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Stevan Dohanos Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1625 E 32nd St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-1008
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-1008
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 44055, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in 44055, OH include Helen Steiner Rice Elementary School, Palm Elementary School and Garfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 44055?
4 public preschools are located in 44055.
What is the racial composition of students in 44055?
44055 public preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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