For the 2026-27 school year, there are 26 public preschools serving 6,938 students in Summit County, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Summit County, OH are Norton Primary Elementary School, Richfield Elementary School and Indian Trail Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Summit County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Summit County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Summit County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norton Primary Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3163 Greenwich Rd
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 825-5133
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 825-5133
Gr: PK-K | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Richfield Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3080 Revere Rd
Richfield, OH 44286
(330) 523-3603
Richfield, OH 44286
(330) 523-3603
Gr: PK-2 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Indian Trail Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3512 Kent Rd
Stow, OH 44224
(330) 689-5320
Stow, OH 44224
(330) 689-5320
Gr: PK-4 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Ritzman Community Learning Center
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
629 Canton Rd
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-1510
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-1510
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Woodridge Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4351 Quick Rd
Peninsula, OH 44264
(330) 928-1223
Peninsula, OH 44264
(330) 928-1223
Gr: PK-5 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Sam Salem Community Learning Center
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1222 W Waterloo Rd
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-5231
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-5231
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Windemere Community Learning Center
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2283 Windemere Ave
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-7937
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-7937
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Rimer Community Learning Center
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2370 Manchester Rd
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 761-7905
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 761-7905
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #99.
Case Community Learning Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1420 Garman Rd
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3350
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3350
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
Harris/jackson Community Learning Center
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1085 Clifton Ave
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-1315
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-1315
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1111.
Mason Community Learning Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 E Exchange St
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 761-2237
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 761-2237
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1212.
Helen Arnold Community Learning Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
450 Vernon Odom Boulevard
Akron, OH 44307
(330) 761-1661
Akron, OH 44307
(330) 761-1661
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Barber Community Learning Center
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
665 Garry Rd
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 761-7911
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 761-7911
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1414.
David Hill Community Learning Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1060 E Archwood Ave
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-1129
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-1129
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1515.
Portage Path Community Learning Center
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55 S Portage Path
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 761-2795
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 761-2795
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1616.
Seiberling Community Learning Center
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Brittain Rd
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 761-7956
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 761-7956
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1717.
Crouse Community Learning Center
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Diagonal Rd
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 761-1625
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 761-1625
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
633 Brady Ave
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 780-3208
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 780-3208
Gr: PK | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
1160 Winhurst Dr
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 761-1661
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 761-1661
Gr: PK | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
2250 Graybill Rd
Green, OH 44232
(330) 896-7474
Green, OH 44232
(330) 896-7474
Gr: PK-K | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Imagine Akron Academy
Charter School
2405 Romig Rd
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 753-1000
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 753-1000
Gr: K | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
280 N Hayden Pkwy
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 653-1246
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 653-1246
Gr: PK-K | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
390 W Crosier St
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 252-9271
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 252-9271
Gr: PK | 29 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
2141 Pickle Rd
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 798-1111
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 798-1111
Gr: PK | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
9198 Darrow Rd
Twinsburg, OH 44087
(330) 486-2030
Twinsburg, OH 44087
(330) 486-2030
Gr: PK-1 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Summit County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1585 Frederick Blvd
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 836-6370
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 836-6370
Gr: 1-6 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 96%
133 Merriman Rd
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 237-2232
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 237-2232
Gr: 6-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Akron School Practical Nursing (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
619 Sumner St
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 376-4129
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 376-4129
512 W Hopocan Ave
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 848-4255
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 848-4255
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 11%
1333 Betana Ave
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-1655
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-1655
Gr: K-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Bridges Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
888 Jonathan Ave
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 794-4191
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 794-4191
Gr: K-8 | 82 students Minority enrollment: 72%
1035 Clay St
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 785-0180
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 785-0180
Gr: K-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
123 S Forge St
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 761-1605
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 761-1605
Gr: 9-12 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
2199 5th St Sw
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 752-2792
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 752-2792
Gr: K-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
3797 Ridgewood Rd
Akron, OH 44321
(330) 664-4800
Akron, OH 44321
(330) 664-4800
Gr: K-12
3185 Daisy Ave
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-7649
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-7649
Gr: PK-2 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
3257 Cormany Rd
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-2232
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-2232
Gr: 8-9 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
235 Smith St
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 761-1615
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 761-1615
Gr: PK-5 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
431 Stow Ave
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
(330) 926-3800
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
(330) 926-3800
Gr: K-12
Cuyahoga Falls Pract. Nursing (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
2300 4th St
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
(330) 926-3800
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
(330) 926-3800
633 Brady Ave
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 848-4264
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 848-4264
Gr: PK | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Eagle Elementary Of Akron (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2199 5th St Sw
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 773-1100
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 773-1100
Gr: K-5 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
1532 Peckham St
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 873-3355
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 873-3355
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1135 Portage Lakes Dr
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-2281
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-2281
Gr: 3-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
700 Lafollette St
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-6689
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-6689
Gr: 6-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Summit County, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Summit County, OH include Norton Primary Elementary School, Richfield Elementary School and Indian Trail Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Summit County?
24 public preschools are located in Summit County.
What is the racial composition of students in Summit County?
Summit County public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Summit County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Summit County include: Harris/jackson Community Learning Center vs. Case Community Learning Center, Seiberling Community Learning Center vs. Windemere Community Learning Center, Helen Arnold Community Learning Center vs. Barber Community Learning Center
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