For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 975 students in Darke County, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in Darke County, OH are Franklin Monroe Elementary School and Ansonia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Darke County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Darke County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Darke County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8591 Oakes Rd
Pitsburg, OH 45358
(937) 947-1206
Pitsburg, OH 45358
(937) 947-1206
Grades: PK-6
| 279 students
Rank: #22.
Ansonia Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 E Canal St
Ansonia, OH 45303
(937) 337-5141
Ansonia, OH 45303
(937) 337-5141
Grades: PK-6
| 494 students
Rank: n/an/a
310 N Main St
Arcanum, OH 45304
(937) 692-5174
Arcanum, OH 45304
(937) 692-5174
Grades: PK
| 63 students
Rank: n/an/a
1469 State Route 47 E
Union City, OH 45390
(937) 968-5656
Union City, OH 45390
(937) 968-5656
Grades: PK
| 51 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 Greenwave Way
Greenville, OH 45331
(937) 548-4188
Greenville, OH 45331
(937) 548-4188
Grades: PK
| 25 students
Rank: n/an/a
315 S Main St
New Madison, OH 45346
(937) 996-1511
New Madison, OH 45346
(937) 996-1511
Grades: PK
| 63 students
Darke County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 W High St
Ansonia, OH 45303
(937) 337-4000
Ansonia, OH 45303
(937) 337-4000
Grades: PK
| n/a students
260 E Main St
Gettysburg, OH 45328
(937) 447-2801
Gettysburg, OH 45328
(937) 447-2801
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
7550 State Route 118
Greenville, OH 45331
(937) 548-1013
Greenville, OH 45331
(937) 548-1013
Grades: K-2
| 547 students
214 N Main St
Greenville, OH 45331
(937) 548-1093
Greenville, OH 45331
(937) 548-1093
Grades: 6
| 204 students
124 East Star Rd
North Star, OH 45350
(419) 336-7371
North Star, OH 45350
(419) 336-7371
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Darke County, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in Darke County, OH include Franklin Monroe Elementary School and Ansonia Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Darke County?
6 public preschools are located in Darke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Darke County?
Darke County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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