For the 2026 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 (2026)
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 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
531 Washington Ave
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 297-4139
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 297-4139
Gr: PK | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
1071 Jones St
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 297-1744
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 297-1744
Gr: K | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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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