For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 969 students in the neighborhood of Central, Cleveland, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in Central are Dike School Of Arts, George Washington Carver and Marion-sterling Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central, Cleveland, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Preschools in the neighborhood of Central, Cleveland, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dike School Of Arts
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2501 E 61st St
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 838-9150
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 838-9150
Grades: PK-8
| 302 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
George Washington Carver
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2200 E 55th St
Cleveland, OH 44103
(216) 838-1450
Cleveland, OH 44103
(216) 838-1450
Grades: PK-8
| 352 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Marion-sterling Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3033 Central Ave
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 838-1550
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 838-1550
Grades: PK-9
| 258 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Central, Cleveland, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Central, Cleveland, OH include Dike School Of Arts, George Washington Carver and Marion-sterling Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Central, Cleveland?
3 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Central, Cleveland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central, Cleveland?
the neighborhood of Central, Cleveland public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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