For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,987 students in Seneca County, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in Seneca County, OH are Lakota Elementary School, Old Fort Elementary School Bettsville Campus and Fostoria Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seneca County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Seneca County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Seneca County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakota Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5200 County Road 13
Kansas, OH 44841
(419) 986-6640
Kansas, OH 44841
(419) 986-6640
Gr: PK-4 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Old Fort Elementary School Bettsville Campus
(Math: 78% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
118 Washington St
Bettsville, OH 44815
(419) 986-5166
Bettsville, OH 44815
(419) 986-5166
Gr: PK-6 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Fostoria Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1202 H L Ford Dr
Fostoria, OH 44830
(419) 436-4125
Fostoria, OH 44830
(419) 436-4125
Gr: PK-6 | 1,066 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
124 Ohio Ave
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 447-2515
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 447-2515
Gr: PK | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Seneca County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
118 Washington St
Bettsville, OH 44815
(419) 986-5166
Bettsville, OH 44815
(419) 986-5166
Gr: K-4 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
118 Washington St
Bettsville, OH 44815
(419) 986-5166
Bettsville, OH 44815
(419) 986-5166
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
118 Washington St
Bettsville, OH 44815
(419) 986-5166
Bettsville, OH 44815
(419) 986-5166
Gr: 5-8 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
2036 East Township Rd 122
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 447-8727
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 447-8727
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
619 Sandusky St
Fostoria, OH 44830
(419) 436-4135
Fostoria, OH 44830
(419) 436-4135
Gr: PK-K | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Po Box 69
Melmore, OH 44845
(419) 397-2690
Melmore, OH 44845
(419) 397-2690
Gr: PK-6 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
1324 Walnut St
Fostoria, OH 44830
(419) 436-4145
Fostoria, OH 44830
(419) 436-4145
Gr: K-2 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
138 E Market St
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 447-4149
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 447-4149
Gr: 8 | 244 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Seneca County, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in Seneca County, OH include Lakota Elementary School, Old Fort Elementary School Bettsville Campus and Fostoria Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Seneca County?
4 public preschools are located in Seneca County.
What is the racial composition of students in Seneca County?
Seneca County public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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