Top 3 Best Newark Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 930 students in Newark, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in Newark, OH are Hillview Elementary School and Cherry Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newark, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Newark have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Newark, OH (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1927 Horns Hill Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7310
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #22.
Cherry Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1040 W Main St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7330
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: n/an/a
Headstart Eastland
Special Education School
986 E Main St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 345-6415
Grades: PK
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
119 Union St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7005
Grades: PK
| 59 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Newark, Ohio

Newark, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
116 W Church St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2331
Grades: 5-6
| 327 students
310 Everett Ave
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2355
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
50 Obannon Ave
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2366
Grades: K-4
| 250 students
600 Arlington Ave
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2371
Grades: K-5
| 302 students
471 E Main St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 345-4440
Grades: 6-8
| 375 students
96 Maholm St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2377
Grades: PK-4
| 180 students
11152 Wilkins Run Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 345-2109
Grades: PK-5
| 176 students
255 Woods Ave
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 328-2022
Grades: 1-12
| 311 students
300 Deo Dr
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2395
Grades: PK-4
| 459 students
621 Mount Vernon Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2320
Grades: 7-8
| 348 students
112 W Main St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2337
Grades: 5-6
| 432 students
1350 Granville Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2389
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Newark, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in Newark, OH include Hillview Elementary School and Cherry Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Newark?
4 public preschools are located in Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in Newark?
Newark public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).

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