For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,606 students in Licking County, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Licking County, OH are Licking Valley Elementary School and Northridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Licking County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Licking County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Licking County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Licking Valley Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1510 Licking Valley Rd Ne
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 763-3525
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 763-3525
Gr: PK-5 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Northridge Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9200 Northridge Rd
Johnstown, OH 43031
(740) 967-6631
Johnstown, OH 43031
(740) 967-6631
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
9380 Lancer Rd
Hebron, OH 43025
(740) 928-2661
Hebron, OH 43025
(740) 928-2661
Gr: PK-2 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
1440 Granville Rd Ste G
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7005
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7005
Gr: PK | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
6507 Summit Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3365
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3365
Gr: PK | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
927 South St Unit B
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-5437
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-5437
Gr: PK | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Licking County, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Licking County, OH include Licking Valley Elementary School and Northridge Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Licking County?
9 public preschools are located in Licking County.
What is the racial composition of students in Licking County?
Licking County public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Licking County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Licking County include: Lakewood Elementary School vs. Licking Valley Elementary School, Licking Valley Elementary School vs. Lakewood Elementary School
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