For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,719 students in Grove City, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in Grove City, OH are James A Harmon Elementary School and Bolton Crossing Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grove City, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Grove City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Grove City, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James A Harmon Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1861 Gantz Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8150
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8150
Grades: PK-4
| 598 students
Rank: #22.
Bolton Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2695 Holt Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8275
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8275
Grades: PK-4
| 717 students
Rank: n/an/a
2975 Kingston Ave
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 279-6356
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 279-6356
Grades: PK
| 118 students
Rank: n/an/a
4324 Haughn Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8448
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8448
Grades: PK
| 286 students
Grove City, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5665 Hoover Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 539-6456
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 539-6456
Grades: 5-12
| 71 students
3226 Kingston Ave
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8225
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8225
Grades: 1-12
| 36 students
3805 Marlane Dr
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-3000
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-3000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Grove City, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in Grove City, OH include James A Harmon Elementary School and Bolton Crossing Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Grove City?
4 public preschools are located in Grove City.
What is the racial composition of students in Grove City?
Grove City public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Grove City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Grove City include: South-western Preschool Center vs. The Bostic Head Start Center, The Bostic Head Start Center vs. South-western Preschool Center
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