For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,313 students in Ashland County, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Ashland County, OH are Reagan Elementary School, Hillsdale Pk-6 and Mapleton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashland County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Ashland County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Ashland County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
850 Jackson Dr
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7964
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7964
Gr: PK-3 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Hillsdale Pk-6
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
479 Township Road 1902
Jeromesville, OH 44840
(419) 368-4364
Jeromesville, OH 44840
(419) 368-4364
Gr: PK-6 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Mapleton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2 Mountie Dr
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 945-2188
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 945-2188
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Black River Education Center Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
257 County Road 40
Sullivan, OH 44880
(419) 736-2161
Sullivan, OH 44880
(419) 736-2161
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1575 State Route 96
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 895-1700
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 895-1700
Gr: PK-4 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Ashland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
416 Arthur St
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-4500
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-4500
Gr: 10-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
1575 State Route 96
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 895-1700
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 895-1700
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 9%
144 N High St
Jeromesville, OH 44840
(419) 368-4911
Jeromesville, OH 44840
(419) 368-4911
Gr: 5-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
30 West 11th St
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-3790
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-3790
Gr: K-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
421 Campus Ave
Loudonville, OH 44842
(419) 994-4101
Loudonville, OH 44842
(419) 994-4101
Gr: 7-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
1012 Odnr Mohican 51
Perrysville, OH 44864
(419) 994-4127
Perrysville, OH 44864
(419) 994-4127
Gr: 9-12
Po Box 209
Nankin, OH 44848
(419) 289-9649
Nankin, OH 44848
(419) 289-9649
Gr: PK-1 | 151 students Minority enrollment: 3%
544 E Main St
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7969
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7969
Gr: 4-6 | 311 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Ashland County, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Ashland County, OH include Reagan Elementary School, Hillsdale Pk-6 and Mapleton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ashland County?
5 public preschools are located in Ashland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland County?
Ashland County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Ashland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Ashland County include: Crestview Elementary School vs. Hillsdale Pk-6, Hillsdale Pk-6 vs. Crestview Elementary School, Hillsdale Pk-6 vs. Reagan Elementary School
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