For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 3,261 students in Springfield, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Springfield, OH are Kenton Ridge Elementary School, Shawnee Elementary School and Northwestern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Springfield, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Springfield have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Springfield, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kenton Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2250 Montego Dr
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 342-4627
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 342-4627
Gr: PK-5 | 984 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Shawnee Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1841 E Possum Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 717-2403
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 717-2403
Gr: PK-6 | 983 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5610 Troy Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 964-1351
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 964-1351
Gr: PK-6 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
1500 W Jefferson St
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 505-4170
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 505-4170
Gr: PK | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Springfield, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Springfield, OH include Kenton Ridge Elementary School, Shawnee Elementary School and Northwestern Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Springfield?
4 public preschools are located in Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield?
Springfield public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Springfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Springfield include: Northwestern Elementary School vs. Kenton Ridge Elementary School, Shawnee Elementary School vs. Kenton Ridge Elementary School, Kenton Ridge Elementary School vs. Northwestern Elementary School
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