For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,497 students in Mercer County, OH. The top ranked public preschools in Mercer County, OH are St. Henry Elementary School, Fort Recovery Elementary School and Parkway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Mercer County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Henry Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
251 E Columbus St
Saint Henry, OH 45883
(419) 678-4834
Saint Henry, OH 45883
(419) 678-4834
Gr: PK-4 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Fort Recovery Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
865 Sharpsburg Rd
Fort Recovery, OH 45846
(419) 375-2768
Fort Recovery, OH 45846
(419) 375-2768
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Buckeye St
Rockford, OH 45882
(419) 363-3045
Rockford, OH 45882
(419) 363-3045
Gr: PK-4 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
585 E Livingston St
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 268-0301
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 268-0301
Gr: PK | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
833 S Main St
Rockford, OH 45882
(419) 586-8300
Rockford, OH 45882
(419) 586-8300
Gr: PK | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Mercer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
585 E Livingston St
Celina, OH 45822
(877) 644-6338
Celina, OH 45822
(877) 644-6338
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Minority enrollment: 4%
441 East Market St
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 584-0186
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 584-0186
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Mercer County, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in Mercer County, OH include St. Henry Elementary School, Fort Recovery Elementary School and Parkway Elementary School. Mercer County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Ohio.
How many public preschools are located in Mercer County?
5 public preschools are located in Mercer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County?
Mercer County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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