For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,571 students in Wayne County, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Wayne County, OH are Northwestern Elementary School, Shreve Elementary School and Hazel Harvey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Wayne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7334 N Elyria Rd
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3519
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3519
Gr: PK-5 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Shreve Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
598 N Market St
Shreve, OH 44676
(330) 567-2837
Shreve, OH 44676
(330) 567-2837
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Hazel Harvey Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
165 Brooklyn Ave
Doylestown, OH 44230
(330) 658-2522
Doylestown, OH 44230
(330) 658-2522
Gr: PK-2 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Wooster Twp Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1071 Dover Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-6252
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-6252
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Waynedale Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9052 Dover Rd
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 698-3111
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 698-3111
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
605 Mineral Springs St
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 683-4888
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 683-4888
Gr: PK | 40 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
131 N Metzger Ave
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7460
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7460
Gr: PK | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
101 W Bowman St
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 988-1111
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 988-1111
Gr: PK | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wayne County, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wayne County, OH include Northwestern Elementary School, Shreve Elementary School and Hazel Harvey Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wayne County?
9 public preschools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Wayne County include: Shreve Elementary School vs. Northwestern Elementary School, Northwestern Elementary School vs. Shreve Elementary School
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