Best Southside Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 624 students in the neighborhood of Southside, Toledo, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in Southside are Escuela Smart Academy and Marshall Stemm Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southside, Toledo, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Southside, Toledo, OH (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Escuela Smart Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
617 Western Ave
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 671-5550
Gr: PK-6 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Marshall Stemm Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Colburn St
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 671-5700
Gr: PK-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Southside, Toledo, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Southside, Toledo, OH include Escuela Smart Academy and Marshall Stemm Academy.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Southside, Toledo?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Southside, Toledo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southside, Toledo?
the neighborhood of Southside, Toledo public preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).

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