For the 2025 school year, there are 81 public preschools serving 25,317 students in Columbus, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in Columbus, OH are Stevenson Elementary School, Maryland Elementary School and Cassingham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbus, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Columbus have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Columbus, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1065 Oxley Rd
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 485-4200
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 485-4200
Gr: PK-3 | 368 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Maryland Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2754 Maryland Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-3280
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-3280
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Cassingham Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 S Cassingham Rd
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4266
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4266
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Montrose Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2555 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4226
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4226
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Alpine Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1590 Alpine Dr
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5359
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5359
Gr: PK-3 | 323 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Ecole Kenwood French Immersion
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3770 Shattuck Ave
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 365-5502
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 365-5502
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Goshen Lane Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
370 Goshen Ln
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5580
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5580
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Winterset Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4776 Winterset Dr
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 365-5510
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 365-5510
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #99.
Focus Learning Academy Of Central Columbus
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1880 E Dublin Granville Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 206-2169
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 206-2169
Gr: K | 128 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1010.
Georgian Heights Alt Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
784 Georgian Dr
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 365-5931
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 365-5931
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1111.
South Mifflin Stem Academy (K-6)
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2365 Middlehurst Dr
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6135
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6135
Gr: PK-6 | 244 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Prairie Norton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Norton Rd
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-8450
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-8450
Gr: PK-4 | 515 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Parkmoor Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1711 Penworth Dr
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5349
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5349
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Valley Forge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1321 Urban Dr
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5648
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5648
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1515.
Olde Orchard Alt Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 Mcnaughten Rd
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 365-5388
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 365-5388
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1616.
Woodcrest Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5321 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 365-6747
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 365-6747
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1717.
Colerain Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
499 E Weisheimer Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 365-6001
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 365-6001
Gr: PK-5 | 163 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Siebert Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
385 Reinhard Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-6613
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-6613
Gr: PK-6 | 361 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Stewart Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
40 Stewart Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5556
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5556
Gr: PK-6 | 321 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Westgate Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3080 Wicklow Rd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5971
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5971
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2121.
Berwick Alternative K-8 School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2655 Scottwood Rd
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6140
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6140
Gr: PK-8 | 667 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2222.
Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
775 Bartfield Dr
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5421
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5421
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2323.
Cassady Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2500 N Cassady Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-5456
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-5456
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2424.
Columbus Spanish Immersion K-7 School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3940 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-8129
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-8129
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Hubbard Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
104 W Hubbard Ave
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 365-5564
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 365-5564
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Huy/a.g. Bell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1545 Huy Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Lindbergh Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2541 Lindbergh Dr
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 365-6727
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 365-6727
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Oakland Park Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3392 Atwood Ter
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6058
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6058
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Shady Lane Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1444 Shady Lane Rd
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 365-5391
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 365-5391
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3030.
Devonshire Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6286 Ambleside Dr
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5335
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5335
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3131.
Kae Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4738 Kae Ave
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 417-5600
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 417-5600
Gr: PK-1 | 624 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3232.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5535 Sandalwood Blvd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5337
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5337
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3333.
East Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1955 Richmond Rd
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 801-8100
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 801-8100
Gr: PK-4 | 259 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3434.
Scottwood Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3392 Scottwood Rd
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 365-6507
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 365-6507
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3535.
Avondale Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
141 Hawkes Ave
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 365-6511
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 365-6511
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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Columbus, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4656 Heaton Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 433-7510
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 433-7510
Gr: K-8 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
43 South Douglass St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-4441
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-4441
Gr: 6-8 | 82 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
1500 E 17th Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 401-4769
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 401-4769
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
1455 Huy Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Gr: PK-K | 53 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
2400 Mock Rd
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-5453
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-5453
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
1555 Bryden Rd
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 564-9444
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 564-9444
Gr: K-3 | 50 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
345 E Deshler Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5514
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5514
Gr: 6-9 | 367 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
387 E Beck St
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-6513
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-6513
Gr: K-5 | 209 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
1270 Brentnell Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6079
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6079
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
4077 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5985
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5985
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Brookwood Academy (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
2685 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-1199
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-1199
Gr: 4-12 | 89 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
3700 Corporate Dr Ste 140
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 942-2030
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 942-2030
1414 Gault St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Gr: K-5 | 144 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
4738 Kae Ave
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 863-2883
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 863-2883
Gr: 1 | 194 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
2440 Dawnlight Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 478-3875
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 478-3875
Gr: K-6 | 109 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Celerity Tenacia Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
4605 Hilton Corporate Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 863-1604
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 863-1604
Gr: K-3 | 101 students Minority enrollment: 98%
1565 Integrity Dr East
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 443-3390
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 443-3390
2800 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 322-7970
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 322-7970
Gr: 6-11 | 70 students
1255 Leonard Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 297-1288
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 297-1288
Gr: K-9 | 29 students
Clearbrook Middle School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
31 North 17th St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6085
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6085
Gr: 6-8 | 71 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
35 Midland Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 324-1492
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 324-1492
Gr: K-7 | 176 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1
Columbus Collegiate Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1469 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 299-5284
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 299-5284
Gr: 6-8 | 240 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Columbus Collegiate Academy - West (Closed 2023)
Charter School
300 Dana Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 545-9570
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 545-9570
Gr: 6-8 | 251 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
2001 Hamilton Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-8811
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-8811
Gr: 6-12 | 827 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Po Box 29645
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 523-2600
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 523-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students
251 E Weber Rd
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-6014
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-6014
Gr: 6-8 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
1418 East Broad St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 372-2401
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 372-2401
Gr: 6-9 | 49 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
350 Columbus City Center Dr
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 586-1800
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 586-1800
Gr: 6-9 | 80 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1234 East Deshler Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5518
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5518
Gr: PK-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Columbus, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in Columbus, OH include Stevenson Elementary School, Maryland Elementary School and Cassingham Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Columbus?
81 public preschools are located in Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus?
Columbus public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Columbus are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Columbus include: Hamilton Local Preschool vs. Gahanna- Jefferson Clark Hall, Gahanna- Jefferson Clark Hall vs. Hamilton Local Preschool, Maryland Elementary School vs. Cassingham Elementary School
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