For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,803 students in Lake County, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in Lake County, OH are Kirtland Elementary School, Perry Elementary School and Wickliffe Lower School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lake County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kirtland Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9140 Chillicothe Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 256-3344
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 256-3344
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #22.
Perry Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Learning Ln
Perry, OH 44081
(440) 259-9600
Perry, OH 44081
(440) 259-9600
Grades: PK-4
| 545 students
Rank: #33.
Wickliffe Lower School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2255 Rockefeller Rd
Wickliffe, OH 44092
(440) 810-8001
Wickliffe, OH 44092
(440) 810-8001
Grades: PK-6
| 680 students
Rank: #44.
Maple Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
560 W Jackson St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5440
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5440
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: n/an/a
7090 Hopkins Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-4444
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-4444
Grades: PK
| 135 students
Rank: n/an/a
6477 Center St
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 974-5300
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 974-5300
Grades: PK
| 31 students
Rank: n/an/a
56 Hale Rd
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 358-8750
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 358-8750
Grades: PK
| 142 students
Rank: n/an/a
34050 Glen Dr
Eastlake, OH 44095
(440) 946-5000
Eastlake, OH 44095
(440) 946-5000
Grades: PK
| 225 students
Lake County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Auburn Vocational High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
8140 Auburn Rd
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 834-8635
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 834-8635
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
7482 Center St
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-5817
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-5817
Grades: PK-6
| 269 students
1800 Mentor Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 354-4414
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 354-4414
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
7090 Hopkins Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-6609
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-6609
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
5028 Forest Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5951
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5951
Grades: PK-5
| 206 students
94 River St
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-5121
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-5121
Grades: K-5
| 494 students
25 Public Sq Bldg B
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-7401
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-7401
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
845 Madison Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-6171
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-6171
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
1956 Red Bird Rd
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-2166
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-2166
Grades: 2-12
| 29 students
1200 Lost Nation Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-1525
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-1525
Grades: K-5
| 262 students
7090 Hopkins Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-4444
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-4444
Grades: K-6
| 128 students
17325 Euclid Ave Ste 2187
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 516-0866
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 516-0866
Grades: 3-12
| 75 students
1 Learning Ln
Perry, OH 44081
(440) 259-9645
Perry, OH 44081
(440) 259-9645
Grades: PK-2
| 303 students
4325 Manchester Rd
Perry, OH 44081
(440) 259-9200
Perry, OH 44081
(440) 259-9200
Grades: 6-11
| 5 students
350 Cedarbrook Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5611
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5611
Grades: PK
| 88 students
6176 Reynolds Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5956
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5956
Grades: PK-6
| 426 students
7640 Lake Shore Blvd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5957
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5957
Grades: K-5
| 287 students
7860 Johnnycake Ridge Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 974-5400
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 974-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 574 students
585 Riverside Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 358-8221
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 358-8221
Grades: 3-12
| 19 students
280 N Saint Clair St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5480
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5480
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
348 S State St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5520
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5520
Grades: K-5
| 250 students
268 N State St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 358-0877
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 358-0877
Grades: K-8
| 38 students
8566 Barbara Dr
Mentor, OH 44060
(614) 995-1985
Mentor, OH 44060
(614) 995-1985
Grades: 7-9
| 3 students
503 Vegas Dr
Eastlake, OH 44095
(440) 975-3710
Eastlake, OH 44095
(440) 975-3710
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
29240 Euclid Ave
Wickliffe, OH 44092
(440) 943-3220
Wickliffe, OH 44092
(440) 943-3220
Grades: 5-8
| 377 students
2221 Rockefeller Rd
Wickliffe, OH 44092
(440) 943-6900
Wickliffe, OH 44092
(440) 943-6900
Grades: K-12
| 46 students
35353 Curtis Blvd
Eastlake, OH 44095
(440) 946-5000
Eastlake, OH 44095
(440) 946-5000
Grades: K-12
| 124 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lake County, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in Lake County, OH include Kirtland Elementary School, Perry Elementary School and Wickliffe Lower School.
How many public preschools are located in Lake County?
9 public preschools are located in Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake County?
Lake County public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Lake County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lake County include: Wickliffe Lower School vs. Kirtland Elementary School, Kirtland Elementary School vs. Wickliffe Lower School
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