For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,258 students in Madison County, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in Madison County, OH are Plain City Elementary School, Madison-plains Elementary School and Monroe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Madison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plain City Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
580 S Chillicothe St
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4608
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4608
Gr: PK-4 | 665 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Madison-plains Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
47 Linson Rd
London, OH 43140
(740) 490-0654
London, OH 43140
(740) 490-0654
Gr: PK-3 | 328 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5000 State Route 38 Nw
London, OH 43140
(614) 873-8503
London, OH 43140
(614) 873-8503
Gr: PK-4 | 239 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
510 Elm St
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-7052
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-7052
Gr: PK | 26 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Madison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5681 W Jefferson Kiousville Rd
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-2338
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-2338
Gr: K-5 | 125 students Minority enrollment: 1%
40 S Walnut St
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-5703
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-5703
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
1740 Cumberland Ne
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-7351
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-7351
Gr: 3-5 | 117 students Minority enrollment: 3%
20 S Walnut St
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-5700
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-5700
Gr: PK-K | 239 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
91 State Route 56 Nw
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-7350
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-7350
Gr: K-2 | 113 students Minority enrollment: 6%
10346 Harrison Rd
Mount Sterling, OH 43143
(740) 437-7242
Mount Sterling, OH 43143
(740) 437-7242
Gr: K-6 | 291 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
375 Old Xenia Rd Se
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-2806
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-2806
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
13880 State Route 38
Sedalia, OH 43151
(740) 874-3310
Sedalia, OH 43151
(740) 874-3310
Gr: K-5 | 149 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
94 West Main St
Mount Sterling, OH 43143
(740) 869-2107
Mount Sterling, OH 43143
(740) 869-2107
Gr: K-5 | 215 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Madison County, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in Madison County, OH include Plain City Elementary School, Madison-plains Elementary School and Monroe Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Madison County?
4 public preschools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Madison County include: Monroe Elementary School vs. Madison-plains Elementary School, Madison-plains Elementary School vs. Monroe Elementary School
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