For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,303 students in Portage County, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in Portage County, OH are Waterloo Elementary School, Davey Elementary School and Crestwood Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portage County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Portage County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Portage County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waterloo Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1464 Industry Rd
Atwater, OH 44201
(330) 947-2153
Atwater, OH 44201
(330) 947-2153
Gr: PK-6 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Davey Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
196 N Prospect St
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6703
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6703
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Crestwood Primary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11256 Bowen Rd
Mantua, OH 44255
(330) 357-8202
Mantua, OH 44255
(330) 357-8202
Gr: PK-3 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
James A Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10207 State Route 88
Garrettsville, OH 44231
(330) 527-2184
Garrettsville, OH 44231
(330) 527-2184
Gr: PK-6 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Streetsboro Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8955 Kirby Ln
Streetsboro, OH 44241
(330) 626-4907
Streetsboro, OH 44241
(330) 626-4907
Gr: PK-3 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Katherine Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9032 Maple Grove Rd
Windham, OH 44288
(330) 326-9800
Windham, OH 44288
(330) 326-9800
Gr: PK-4 | 220 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
646 S Chillicothe Rd
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-6199
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-6199
Gr: PK-K | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
531 Washington Ave
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 297-4139
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 297-4139
Gr: PK | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
1071 Jones St
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 297-1744
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 297-1744
Gr: K | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Portage County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4209 State Route 44
Rootstown, OH 44272
(330) 325-6186
Rootstown, OH 44272
(330) 325-6186
Gr: 9 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
1473 Saxe Rd
Mogadore, OH 44260
(330) 673-4514
Mogadore, OH 44260
(330) 673-4514
Gr: PK-K | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
10880 John Edward Dr
Mantua, OH 44255
(330) 357-8204
Mantua, OH 44255
(330) 357-8204
Gr: 6-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Crestwood/larlham (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
4571 W Prospect St
Mantua, OH 44255
(330) 357-8206
Mantua, OH 44255
(330) 357-8206
Gr: 3-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
9005 Wilverne Dr
Windham, OH 44288
(330) 326-3273
Windham, OH 44288
(330) 326-3273
Gr: 4-6 | 256 students Minority enrollment: 2%
2900 State Route 43
Mogadore, OH 44260
(330) 673-4514
Mogadore, OH 44260
(330) 673-4514
Gr: 3-8 | 195 students Minority enrollment: 6%
6662 State Route 43
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6704
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6704
Gr: K-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
3590 State Route 59
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 297-6708
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 297-6708
Gr: PK | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
8233 Park Ave
Garrettsville, OH 44231
(330) 527-7436
Garrettsville, OH 44231
(330) 527-7436
Gr: 5-6 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
321 North Depeyster St
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 676-7662
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 676-7662
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
11741 Mantua Center Rd
Mantua, OH 44255
(330) 274-2537
Mantua, OH 44255
(330) 274-2537
Gr: PK-4 | 210 students Minority enrollment: 2%
10803 Main St
Mantua, OH 44255
(330) 274-2710
Mantua, OH 44255
(330) 274-2710
Gr: PK-6 | 208 students
3582 State Route 59
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 297-4168
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 297-4168
Gr: 5-9 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
4519 State Route 303
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 297-7816
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 297-7816
Gr: PK-4 | 248 students Minority enrollment: 3%
8301 Tallmadge Rd
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 654-5841
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 654-5841
Gr: K-5 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
310 Bennett Ave
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 296-6721
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 296-6721
Gr: 1-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
899 Frost Rd
Streetsboro, OH 44241
(330) 422-2400
Streetsboro, OH 44241
(330) 422-2400
Gr: PK-1 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Portage County, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in Portage County, OH include Waterloo Elementary School, Davey Elementary School and Crestwood Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in Portage County?
9 public preschools are located in Portage County.
What is the racial composition of students in Portage County?
Portage County public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Portage County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Portage County include: Katherine Thomas Elementary School vs. Davey Elementary School
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