For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 1,140 students in Amherst, OH.
The top ranked public preschool in Amherst, OH is Powers Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amherst, OH public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Amherst have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Amherst, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Powers Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
393 S Lake St
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-8670
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-8670
Grades: PK-3
| 1,140 students
Amherst, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
393 S Lake St
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 984-2496
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 984-2496
Grades: 3-5
| 530 students
600 Shupe Ave
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-4090
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-4090
Grades: PK-1
| 549 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Amherst, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in Amherst, OH include Powers Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Amherst?
1 public preschools are located in Amherst.
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst?
Amherst public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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