For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,426 students in Mount Vernon, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mount Vernon, OH are East Elementary School, Dan Emmett Elementary School and Twin Oak Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Vernon, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Mount Vernon have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Mount Vernon, OH (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
714 E Vine St
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5985
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5985
Gr: PK-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Dan Emmett Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
108 Mansfield Ave
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5950
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5950
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Twin Oak Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8888 Martinsburg Rd
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5970
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5970
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Columbus Rd
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5975
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5975
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Pleasant Street Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 E Pleasant St
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5990
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5990
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Mount Vernon, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Knox County Career Center 4 (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
310 Martinsburg Rd
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 397-5820
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 397-5820
150 Columbus Rd
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5975
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5975
Gr: PK-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mount Vernon, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mount Vernon, OH include East Elementary School, Dan Emmett Elementary School and Twin Oak Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mount Vernon?
5 public preschools are located in Mount Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Mount Vernon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mount Vernon include: Pleasant Street Elementary School vs. East Elementary School, East Elementary School vs. Dan Emmett Elementary School, Dan Emmett Elementary School vs. East Elementary School
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