For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,207 students in 43302, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in 43302, OH are Benjamin Harrison Elementary School, George Washington Elementary School and Rutherford B. Hayes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 43302 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 43302, OH have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 43302, OH Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
625 Brightwood Dr
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4999
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4999
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Pennsylvania Ave
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-3883
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-3883
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Rutherford B. Hayes Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 Silver St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4950
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4950
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
James A. Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1170 Brookside Rd
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4444
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4444
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
William Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
925 Chatfield Rd
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4600
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
William H. Taft Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Robinson St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4500
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 43302, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in 43302, OH include Benjamin Harrison Elementary School, George Washington Elementary School and Rutherford B. Hayes Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 43302?
6 public preschools are located in 43302.
What is the racial composition of students in 43302?
43302 public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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