For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,781 students in Columbiana County, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in Columbiana County, OH are Joshua Dixon Elementary School, East Palestine Elementary School and Garfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbiana County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Columbiana County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 Columbiana County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joshua Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
333 N Middle St
Columbiana, OH 44408
(330) 482-5355
Columbiana, OH 44408
(330) 482-5355
Grades: PK-4
| 401 students
Rank: #22.
East Palestine Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
195 W Grant St
East Palestine, OH 44413
(330) 426-3638
East Palestine, OH 44413
(330) 426-3638
Grades: PK-4
| 400 students
Rank: #33.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Lincoln Ave
Wellsville, OH 43968
(330) 532-3301
Wellsville, OH 43968
(330) 532-3301
Grades: PK-2
| 202 students
Rank: #44.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
441 E Chestnut St
Lisbon, OH 44432
(330) 424-9869
Lisbon, OH 44432
(330) 424-9869
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #55.
Southern Local Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38095e State Route 39
Salineville, OH 43945
(330) 679-2301
Salineville, OH 43945
(330) 679-2301
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: n/an/a
810 W 8th St
East Liverpool, OH 43920
(330) 386-8765
East Liverpool, OH 43920
(330) 386-8765
Grades: PK
| 60 students
Columbiana County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
810 West 8th St
East Liverpool, OH 43920
(614) 995-1545
East Liverpool, OH 43920
(614) 995-1545
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
119 E Fifth St.
East Liverpool, OH 43920
(330) 385-1987
East Liverpool, OH 43920
(330) 385-1987
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
9364 State Route 45
Lisbon, OH 44432
(614) 995-1545
Lisbon, OH 44432
(614) 995-1545
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
333 North Middle St
Columbiana, OH 44408
Columbiana, OH 44408
Grades: K
| 73 students
1417 Etruria St
East Liverpool, OH 43920
(330) 386-8774
East Liverpool, OH 43920
(330) 386-8774
Grades: PK-4
| 300 students
East Liverpool
East Liverpool, OH 43920
(330) 385-7132
East Liverpool, OH 43920
(330) 385-7132
Grades: 1-12
| 37 students
1151 Oakdale Ave
Wellsville, OH 43968
(330) 532-1585
Wellsville, OH 43968
(330) 532-1585
Grades: 1-4
| 76 students
14003 W South Range Rd
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 337-7996
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 337-7996
Grades: PK-2
| 188 students
H E Mullins Practical Nursing (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
1200 E 6th St
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 332-8940
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 332-8940
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
450 Walnut St
Leetonia, OH 44431
(330) 427-6129
Leetonia, OH 44431
(330) 427-6129
Grades: K-4
| 227 students
305 9th St
Wellsville, OH 43968
(330) 532-1370
Wellsville, OH 43968
(330) 532-1370
Grades: PK-4
| 193 students
838 Prospect St
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 332-8919
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 332-8919
Grades: 4-6
| 166 students
15482 State Route 170
East Liverpool, OH 43920
(330) 227-3046
East Liverpool, OH 43920
(330) 227-3046
Grades: K-4
| 170 students
38095e State Route 39
Salineville, OH 43945
(330) 679-0281
Salineville, OH 43945
(330) 679-0281
Grades: PK-2
| 195 students
24604 Us Route 30
East Rochester, OH 44625
(330) 894-2311
East Rochester, OH 44625
(330) 894-2311
Grades: K-5
| 213 students
13360 West Point Rd
West Point, OH 44492
(330) 385-6406
West Point, OH 44492
(330) 385-6406
Grades: K-4
| 133 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Columbiana County, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in Columbiana County, OH include Joshua Dixon Elementary School, East Palestine Elementary School and Garfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Columbiana County?
6 public preschools are located in Columbiana County.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbiana County?
Columbiana 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 Columbiana County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Columbiana County include: Garfield Elementary School vs. Southern Local Elementary School, East Palestine Elementary School vs. Garfield Elementary School, Garfield Elementary School vs. East Palestine Elementary School
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