The average student-teacher ratio in Ohio public preschools is approximately 18:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 2:1
12:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Public Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Ohio (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Volney Rogers School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-5
2400 S Schenley Ave
Youngstown, OH 44511
(330) 744-8845
Youngstown, OH 44511
(330) 744-8845
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK
4324 Homer Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 363-0000
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 363-0000
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK
21620 Mastick Rd
Cleveland, OH 44126
(440) 356-3515
Cleveland, OH 44126
(440) 356-3515
Rank: #44.
Imagine Akron Academy
Charter School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K
2405 Romig Rd
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 753-1000
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 753-1000
Rank: #55.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK
4702 Stiles Ave
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 870-5533
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 870-5533
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK
4770 Burbank Dr
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 487-5000
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 487-5000
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Colerain Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
499 E Weisheimer Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 365-6001
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 365-6001
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-2
10732 County Road 107
Proctorville, OH 45669
(740) 886-3120
Proctorville, OH 45669
(740) 886-3120
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
The International School
(Math: ≤1%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-11
4411 Oakridge Dr
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-3501
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-3501
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
E J Blott Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-3
4115 Shady Rd
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 759-1053
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 759-1053
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Mesopotamia Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
4466 Kinsman Road
Mesopotamia, OH 44439
(440) 693-4125
Mesopotamia, OH 44439
(440) 693-4125
Rank: #12 - 2112. - 21.
Evanston Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-6
1835 Fairfax Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45207
(513) 363-2700
Cincinnati, OH 45207
(513) 363-2700
Rank: #12 - 2112. - 21.
Evendale Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-5
3940 Glendale Milford Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45241
(513) 864-1200
Cincinnati, OH 45241
(513) 864-1200
Rank: #12 - 2112. - 21.
Frederick Douglass School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-6
2627 Park Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 363-1900
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 363-1900
Rank: #12 - 2112. - 21.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK
1400 Myrtle Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-7962
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-7962
Rank: #12 - 2112. - 21.
Millcreek Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-6
10397 State Route 155 Se
Corning, OH 43730
(740) 721-0522
Corning, OH 43730
(740) 721-0522
Rank: #12 - 2112. - 21.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK
2120 Vine St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 363-6500
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 363-6500
Rank: #12 - 2112. - 21.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK
3705 Lori Sue Ave
Dayton, OH 45406
(937) 542-4390
Dayton, OH 45406
(937) 542-4390
Rank: #12 - 2112. - 21.
Skyvue Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-8
33329 Hartshorn Ridge Rd
Graysville, OH 45734
(740) 567-3312
Graysville, OH 45734
(740) 567-3312
Rank: #12 - 2112. - 21.
T C Knapp Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-4
5151 Oakcliff St Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 478-6174
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 478-6174
Rank: #12 - 2112. - 21.
Youngstown Preschool
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK
2851 Kirk Rd
Youngstown, OH 44511
(330) 744-7725
Youngstown, OH 44511
(330) 744-7725
Rank: #22 - 4522. - 45.
Amesville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-5
St. Rte. 329
Amesville, OH 45711
(740) 448-2501
Amesville, OH 45711
(740) 448-2501
Rank: #22 - 4522. - 45.
Chase School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-6
4151 Turrill St
Cincinnati, OH 45223
(513) 363-1300
Cincinnati, OH 45223
(513) 363-1300
Rank: #22 - 4522. - 45.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK
19543 Lunn Rd
Strongsville, OH 44149
(440) 572-7046
Strongsville, OH 44149
(440) 572-7046
Rank: #22 - 4522. - 45.
Edgewater Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-5
5549 Edgewater Dr
Toledo, OH 43611
(419) 671-6750
Toledo, OH 43611
(419) 671-6750
Rank: #22 - 4522. - 45.
Ethel M. Taylor Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-6
1930 Fricke Road
Cincinnati, OH 45225
(513) 363-3600
Cincinnati, OH 45225
(513) 363-3600
Rank: #22 - 4522. - 45.
Helen Arnold Community Learning Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-5
450 Vernon Odom Boulevard
Akron, OH 44307
(330) 761-1661
Akron, OH 44307
(330) 761-1661
Rank: #22 - 4522. - 45.
Leap Academy At North Fairmount
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-6
2001 Baltimore Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45225
(513) 363-0000
Cincinnati, OH 45225
(513) 363-0000
Rank: #22 - 4522. - 45.
Marion-sterling Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-8
3033 Central Ave
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 838-1550
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 838-1550
Rank: #22 - 4522. - 45.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK
841 E Main St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-2638
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-2638
Rank: #22 - 4522. - 45.
Nelsonville-york Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-5
4 Buckeye Dr
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-5145
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-5145
Rank: #22 - 4522. - 45.
Portage Path Community Learning Center
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-5
55 S Portage Path
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 761-2795
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 761-2795
Rank: #22 - 4522. - 45.
Powhatan Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-8
54685 Mount Victory Rd
Powhatan Point, OH 43942
(740) 795-5665
Powhatan Point, OH 43942
(740) 795-5665
Rank: #22 - 4522. - 45.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK
1843 Stanwood Rd
Cleveland, OH 44112
(216) 268-6630
Cleveland, OH 44112
(216) 268-6630
Rank: #22 - 4522. - 45.
Rimer Community Learning Center
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-5
2370 Manchester Rd
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 761-7905
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 761-7905
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ohio average public preschools student-teacher ratio?
The Ohio average public preschools student-teacher ratio is 18:1 for 2026.
What are the public preschools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Ohio?
The best top-ranked public preschools in Ohio include Volney Rogers School, Bramble School and Parkview Early Education Center.
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