Top 5 Best Portage County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,289 students in Portage County, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in Portage County, OH are James A Garfield Elementary School, Waterloo Elementary School and Davey Elementary 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 55% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Portage County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Portage County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James A Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10207 State Route 88
Garrettsville, OH 44231
(330) 527-2184
Grades: PK-6
| 633 students
Rank: #22.
Waterloo Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1464 Industry Rd
Atwater, OH 44201
(330) 947-2153
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #33.
Davey Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
196 N Prospect St
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6703
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #44.
Streetsboro Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8955 Kirby Ln
Streetsboro, OH 44241
(330) 626-4907
Grades: PK-3
| 615 students
Rank: #55.
Katherine Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9032 Maple Grove Rd
Windham, OH 44288
(330) 326-9800
Grades: PK-4
| 217 students
Rank: n/an/a
11256 Bowen Rd
Mantua, OH 44255
(330) 357-8202
Grades: PK-3
| 435 students
Rank: n/an/a
646 S Chillicothe Rd
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-6199
Grades: PK-K
| 256 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ravenna Preschool
531 Washington Ave
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 297-4139
Grades: PK
| 114 students
Rank: n/an/a
1071 Jones St
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 297-1744
Grades: K
| 166 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Portage County, OH

Portage County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4209 State Route 44
Rootstown, OH 44272
(330) 325-6186
Grades: 9
| 67 students
531 Washington Ave
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 296-6622
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
1473 Saxe Rd
Mogadore, OH 44260
(330) 673-4514
Grades: PK-K
| 173 students
10880 John Edward Dr
Mantua, OH 44255
(330) 357-8204
Grades: 6-8
| 368 students
Crestwood/larlham (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
4571 W Prospect St
Mantua, OH 44255
(330) 357-8206
Grades: 3-12
| 13 students
9005 Wilverne Dr
Windham, OH 44288
(330) 326-3273
Grades: 4-6
| 256 students
2900 State Route 43
Mogadore, OH 44260
(330) 673-4514
Grades: 3-8
| 195 students
6662 State Route 43
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6704
Grades: K-5
| 192 students
Po Box 68
Hiram, OH 44234
(330) 569-7515
Grades: PK-4
| 193 students
3590 State Route 59
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 297-6708
Grades: PK
| 73 students
8233 Park Ave
Garrettsville, OH 44231
(330) 527-7436
Grades: 5-6
| 249 students
321 North Depeyster St
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 676-7662
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
11741 Mantua Center Rd
Mantua, OH 44255
(330) 274-2537
Grades: PK-4
| 210 students
10803 Main St
Mantua, OH 44255
(330) 274-2710
Grades: PK-6
| 208 students
1 S Cleveland Ave
Mogadore, OH 44260
(330) 628-9946
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3582 State Route 59
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 297-4168
Grades: 5-9
| 469 students
4519 State Route 303
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 297-7816
Grades: PK-4
| 248 students
8301 Tallmadge Rd
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 654-5841
Grades: K-5
| 128 students
310 Bennett Ave
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 296-6721
Grades: 1-5
| 193 students
899 Frost Rd
Streetsboro, OH 44241
(330) 422-2400
Grades: PK-1
| 352 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Portage County, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in Portage County, OH include James A Garfield Elementary School, Waterloo Elementary School and Davey Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Portage County, OH?
9 public preschools are located in Portage County, OH.
What is the racial composition of students in Portage County, OH?
Portage County, OH public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 37% (majority Black).

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