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Best Ohio Blue Ribbon ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 51 blue ribbon public preschools serving 26,029 students in Ohio.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Ohio are Pugliese Elementary West, Wells Academy and Joseph V. Regano Early Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ohio blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Blue Ribbon ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Ohio (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pugliese Elementary West
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
435 John Scott Hwy Connector
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 264-1590
Gr: PK-4 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Wells Academy
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
420 N 4th St
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-1651
Gr: PK-4 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Joseph V. Regano Early Learning Center
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6545 Som Center Rd
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 349-6210
Gr: PK | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Terrace Park Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
723 Elm Ave
Terrace Park, OH 45174
(513) 272-7700
Gr: PK-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
445 N Market St
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 380-4664
Gr: PK-4 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Tyler Run Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
580 Salisbury Dr
Powell, OH 43065
(740) 657-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Scioto Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8715 Big Bear Ave
Powell, OH 43065
(740) 657-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Timmons Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9595 E Washington St
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
(440) 543-9380
Gr: PK-3 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Nolley Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6285 Renninger Rd
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 882-4133
Gr: PK-4 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Blue Ash Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9541 Plainfield Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 686-1710
Gr: PK-4 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
East Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
714 E Vine St
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5985
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Independence Primary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7600 Hillside Rd
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5870
Gr: PK-4 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1313.
South Range Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11300 Columbiana Canfield Rd
Canfield, OH 44406
(330) 549-5578
Gr: PK-4 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1414.
Walnut Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7150 Ashville Fairfield Rd
Ashville, OH 43103
(740) 983-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1515.
Indian Riffle Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3090 Glengarry Dr
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 499-1720
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1616.
Waynesville Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
659 Dayton Rd
Waynesville, OH 45068
(513) 897-2761
Gr: PK-6 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1717.
Westlake Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
27555 Center Ridge Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 250-1200
Gr: PK-4 | 1,236 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Chieftain Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
28296 Chieftain Dr
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-1171
Gr: PK-4 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3427 Chapel Rd
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 738-1986
Gr: PK-3 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2020.
John Foster Dulles Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6481 Bridgetown Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45248
(513) 574-3443
Gr: PK-5 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2121.
Eastwood Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4700 Sugar Ridge Rd
Pemberville, OH 43450
(419) 287-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2222.
Boyd E Smith Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1052 Jer Les St
Milford, OH 45150
(513) 575-1643
Gr: PK-6 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
North Royalton Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16400 State Rd
North Royalton, OH 44133
(440) 582-9060
Gr: PK-4 | 1,503 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Seaborn Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3800 Niles Carver Rd
Mineral Ridge, OH 44440
(330) 652-9695
Gr: PK-6 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2525.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1470 Victoria Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4217
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2626.
Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
850 Jackson Dr
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7964
Gr: PK-3 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2727.
Hazel Harvey Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
165 Brooklyn Ave
Doylestown, OH 44230
(330) 658-2522
Gr: PK-2 | 318 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2828.
Scioto Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
20 W Scioto St
Commercial Point, OH 43116
(740) 983-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2929.
East Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
936 N 5th St
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-5112
Gr: PK-4 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3030.
Hocking Hills Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19197 State Route 664 S
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-7071
Gr: PK-4 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3131.
Oakwood Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
309 N 1st St
Oakwood, OH 45873
(419) 594-3346
Gr: PK-6 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3232.
Lynchburg-clay Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6760 State Route 134
Lynchburg, OH 45142
(937) 364-9119
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #3333.
Bloom-vernon Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10529a Main St
South Webster, OH 45682
(740) 778-2339
Gr: PK-6 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #3434.
Hills Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2281 Wilson Ave
Mingo Junction, OH 43938
(740) 283-2479
Gr: PK-4 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #3535.
Frazeysburg Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
120 E 3rd St
Frazeysburg, OH 43822
(740) 828-2781
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Ohio?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Ohio include Pugliese Elementary West, Wells Academy and Joseph V. Regano Early Learning Center.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Ohio?
51 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Ohio.
What is the racial composition of students in Ohio?
Ohio blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).

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