For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,084 students in Paulding County, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Paulding County, OH are Antwerp Local Elementary School, Oakwood Elementary School and Grover Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paulding County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Paulding County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Paulding County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Antwerp Local Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
303 S. Harrmann Rd
Antwerp, OH 45813
(419) 258-5421
Antwerp, OH 45813
(419) 258-5421
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Oakwood Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
309 N 1st St
Oakwood, OH 45873
(419) 594-3346
Oakwood, OH 45873
(419) 594-3346
Gr: PK-6 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Grover Hill Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Monroe Street
Grover Hill, OH 45849
(419) 587-3414
Grover Hill, OH 45849
(419) 587-3414
Gr: PK-6 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Paulding Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
405 N Water St
Paulding, OH 45879
(419) 399-4656
Paulding, OH 45879
(419) 399-4656
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Paulding County, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Paulding County, OH include Antwerp Local Elementary School, Oakwood Elementary School and Grover Hill Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Paulding County?
3 public preschools are located in Paulding County.
What is the racial composition of students in Paulding County?
Paulding County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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