For the 2024 school year, there are 76 public preschools serving 23,064 students in Columbus, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in Columbus, OH are Montrose Elementary School, Cassingham Elementary School and Maryland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbus, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Columbus have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Columbus, OH (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montrose Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2555 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4226
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4226
Grades: PK-5
| 322 students
Rank: #22.
Cassingham Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 S Cassingham Rd
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4266
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4266
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #33.
Maryland Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2754 Maryland Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-3280
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-3280
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #44.
Winterset Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4776 Winterset Dr
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 365-5510
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 365-5510
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #55.
Ecole Kenwood French Immersion
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3770 Shattuck Ave
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 365-5502
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 365-5502
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #66.
Prairie Norton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Norton Rd
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-8450
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-8450
Grades: PK-4
| 553 students
Rank: #77.
Westgate Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3080 Wicklow Rd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5971
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5971
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #88.
Stewart Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
40 Stewart Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5556
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5556
Grades: PK-6
| 275 students
Rank: #99.
Colerain Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
499 E Weisheimer Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 365-6001
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 365-6001
Grades: PK-5
| 176 students
Rank: #1010.
Georgian Heights Alt Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
784 Georgian Dr
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 365-5931
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 365-5931
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #1111.
Columbus Spanish Immersion K-7 School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3940 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-8129
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-8129
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #1212.
Olde Orchard Alt Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 Mcnaughten Rd
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 365-5388
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 365-5388
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Berwick Alternative K-8 School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2655 Scottwood Rd
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6140
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6140
Grades: PK-8
| 640 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Parkmoor Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1711 Penworth Dr
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5349
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5349
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
South Mifflin Stem (K-6)
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2365 Middlehurst Dr
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6135
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6135
Grades: PK-6
| 236 students
Rank: #1616.
Valley Forge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1321 Urban Dr
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5648
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5648
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: #1717.
Kae Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4738 Kae Ave
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 417-5600
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 417-5600
Grades: PK-1
| 592 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Cassady Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 N Cassady Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-5456
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-5456
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Hubbard Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
104 W Hubbard Ave
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 365-5564
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 365-5564
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Oakland Park Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3392 Atwood Ter
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6058
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6058
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
East Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1955 Richmond Rd
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 801-8100
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 801-8100
Grades: PK-4
| 248 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
West Mound Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2051 W Mound St
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 365-5968
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 365-5968
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Woodcrest Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5321 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 365-6747
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 365-6747
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
775 Bartfield Dr
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5421
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5421
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Shady Lane Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1444 Shady Lane Rd
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 365-5391
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 365-5391
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #2626.
Special Education Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1490 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-5207
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-5207
Grades: PK-12
| 107 students
Rank: #2727.
Stiles Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Stiles Ave
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-8375
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-8375
Grades: PK-4
| 629 students
Rank: #2828.
Lindbergh Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2541 Lindbergh Dr
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 365-6727
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 365-6727
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Avondale Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
141 Hawkes Ave
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 365-6511
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 365-6511
Grades: PK-5
| 219 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Columbus Africentric Early College Es
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3223 Allegheny Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6517
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6517
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1040 Garvey Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5351
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5351
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #3232.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Whitlow Rd
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 365-6482
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 365-6482
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #3333.
Devonshire Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6286 Ambleside Dr
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5335
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5335
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #3434.
Scottwood Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3392 Scottwood Rd
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 365-6507
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 365-6507
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #3535.
Siebert Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
385 Reinhard Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-6613
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-6613
Grades: PK-6
| 316 students
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Columbus, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy For Urban Solutions (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1111 Windsor Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 995-1545
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 995-1545
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Academy Of Columbus (Closed 2014)
Charter School
4656 Heaton Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 433-7510
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 433-7510
Grades: K-8
| 363 students
Academy Of New Media Middle School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
43 South Douglass St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-4441
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-4441
Grades: 6-8
| 82 students
Achievepoint Career Academy - Columbus (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1500 E 17th Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 401-4769
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 401-4769
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
1455 Huy Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Grades: PK-K
| 53 students
2400 Mock Rd
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-5453
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-5453
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Bajim Village Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1555 Bryden Rd
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 564-9444
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 564-9444
Grades: K-3
| 50 students
345 E Deshler Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5514
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5514
Grades: 6-9
| 367 students
387 E Beck St
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-6513
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-6513
Grades: K-5
| 209 students
2740 Lockbourne Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5414
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5414
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1270 Brentnell Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6079
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6079
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
4077 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5985
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5985
Grades: 9-12
| 506 students
Brookwood Academy (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
2685 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-1199
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-1199
Grades: 4-12
| 89 students
Buckeye Community Hope Foundation (Closed 2008)
Charter School
3700 Corporate Dr Ste 140
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 942-2030
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 942-2030
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Buckeye Preparatory Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1414 Gault St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Grades: K-5
| 144 students
4738 Kae Ave
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 863-2883
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 863-2883
Grades: 1
| 194 students
C.m. Grant Leadership Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2440 Dawnlight Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 478-3875
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 478-3875
Grades: K-6
| 109 students
Campbell School For Girls (Closed 2014)
Charter School
4176 Helenrose Ln
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 995-1985
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 995-1985
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Celerity Tenacia Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
4605 Hilton Corporate Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 863-1604
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 863-1604
Grades: K-3
| 101 students
Chase Academy For Communication Arts (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1565 Integrity Dr East
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 443-3390
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 443-3390
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
City Prep Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2800 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 322-7970
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 322-7970
Grades: 6-11
| 70 students
1255 Leonard Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 297-1288
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 297-1288
Grades: K-9
| 29 students
Clearbrook Middle School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
31 North 17th St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6085
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6085
Grades: 6-8
| 71 students
3940 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5996
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5996
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Columbus Bilingual Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
35 Midland Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 324-1492
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 324-1492
Grades: K-7
| 176 students
Columbus Entrepreneurial Academy (Closed 2007)
Charter School
290 Brevoort Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
Columbus, OH 43214
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2001 Hamilton Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-8811
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-8811
Grades: 6-12
| 827 students
Columbus International Prep (Closed 2005)
Charter School
2283 Sunbury Rd
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 478-9943
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 478-9943
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 29645
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 523-2600
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 523-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
251 E Weber Rd
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-6014
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-6014
Grades: 6-8
| 432 students
Crittenton Community School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1418 East Broad St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 372-2401
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 372-2401
Grades: 6-9
| 49 students
Crossroads Preparatory Academy - Columbus (Closed 2008)
Charter School
350 Columbus City Center Dr
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 586-1800
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 586-1800
Grades: 6-9
| 80 students
1234 East Deshler Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5518
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5518
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
43 South Douglass St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6087
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6087
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Early Career Academy Ohio, The (Closed 2016)
Charter School
4717 Hilton Corporate Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(877) 644-6338
Columbus, OH 43232
(877) 644-6338
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Columbus, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in Columbus, OH include Montrose Elementary School, Cassingham Elementary School and Maryland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Columbus, OH?
76 public preschools are located in Columbus, OH.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus, OH?
Columbus, OH public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 37% (majority Black).
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