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Best Wayne County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,571 students in Wayne County, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Wayne County, OH are Northwestern Elementary School, Shreve Elementary School and Hazel Harvey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Wayne County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7334 N Elyria Rd
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3519
Gr: PK-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Shreve Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
598 N Market St
Shreve, OH 44676
(330) 567-2837
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Hazel Harvey Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
165 Brooklyn Ave
Doylestown, OH 44230
(330) 658-2522
Gr: PK-2 | 318 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Wooster Twp Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1071 Dover Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-6252
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Apple Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
173 W Main St
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 698-3111
Gr: PK-6 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Cornerstone Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 W Bowman St
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-9666
Gr: PK-4 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Heartland Early Learning Program
605 Mineral Springs St
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 683-4888
Gr: PK | 42 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Rittman Early Learning Center
131 N Metzger Ave
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7460
Gr: PK | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Rank: n/an/a
Wooster Littlest Generals Preschool
101 W Bowman St
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 988-1111
Gr: PK | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wayne County, OH

Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Boys Village (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
3011 Akron Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-3232
Gr: 6-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Burbank Elementary School (Closed 2010)
125 South St
Burbank, OH 44214
(330) 624-2962
Gr: PK-4 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Chester Elementary School (Closed 2005)
7509 W Smithville Western Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-7976
Gr: K-5 | 339 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Franklin Township Elementary School (Closed 2020)
2060 E Moreland Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-2378
Gr: K-6 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Kidron Elementary School (Closed 2015)
4476 Kidron Rd
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 857-2781
Gr: K-2 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Layton Elementary School (Closed 2005)
1859 Burbank Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-9676
Gr: K-6 | 223 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Lincoln Way Elementary School (Closed 2013)
905 Pittsburg Ave
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-9646
Gr: K-6 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Maple Street Elementary School (Closed 2011)
215 Maple St
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 682-1761
Gr: PK-3
North Street Elementary School (Closed 2007)
230 N 1st St
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7461
Gr: PK-4 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Oak Street Elementary School (Closed 2009)
209 W Oak St
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 682-1771
Opportunity High School (Closed 2011)
629 North Grant St
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-8282
Gr: 8-12
Pinnacle Academy (Closed 2009)
177 Mill St N
Dalton, OH 44618
Smithville Elementary School (Closed 2015)
156 N Milton St
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3501
Gr: K-4 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Wayne Elementary School (Closed 2013)
1700 East Smithville Western R
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6474
Gr: K-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Wayne P N Program (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
Po Box 378
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-4481
West Salem Elementary School (Closed 2005)
99 E Buckeye St
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 853-4313
Gr: K-5 | 289 students
Wooster Online Academy (Closed 2023)
144 N Market St
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 988-1111
Gr: K-12 | 140 students Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wayne County, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wayne County, OH include Northwestern Elementary School, Shreve Elementary School and Hazel Harvey Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wayne County?
9 public preschools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne 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 Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?

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