For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 5,388 students in Clark County, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Clark County, OH are Kenton Ridge Elementary School, Shawnee Elementary School and Miami View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clark County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Clark County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Clark County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kenton Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2250 Montego Dr
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 342-4627
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 342-4627
Gr: PK-6 | 1,129 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Shawnee Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1841 E Possum Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 717-2403
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 717-2403
Gr: PK-6 | 1,019 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Miami View Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
230 Clifton Rd
South Charleston, OH 45368
(937) 462-8364
South Charleston, OH 45368
(937) 462-8364
Gr: PK-6 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Greenon Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 S Xenia Dr
Enon, OH 45323
(937) 864-7348
Enon, OH 45323
(937) 864-7348
Gr: PK-6 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5610 Troy Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 964-1351
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 964-1351
Gr: PK-7 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Northeastern Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
140 W Main St
South Vienna, OH 45369
(937) 346-0840
South Vienna, OH 45369
(937) 346-0840
Gr: PK-6 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
1500 W Jefferson St
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 505-4170
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 505-4170
Gr: PK | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Clark County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
637 S Center St
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 504-1175
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 504-1175
Gr: K-7 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
3835 Old Clifton Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 328-2200
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 328-2200
Gr: PK-K | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
601 Selma Rd
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 328-2038
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 328-2038
Gr: K-5 | 380 students Minority enrollment: 37%
1525 Kenwood Ave
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 328-2004
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 328-2004
Gr: 6-8 | 310 students Minority enrollment: 35%
251 Montgomery Ave
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 328-2040
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 328-2040
Gr: K-5 | 247 students Minority enrollment: 32%
500 Enon Xenia Pike
Enon, OH 45323
(937) 864-1202
Enon, OH 45323
(937) 864-1202
Gr: 4-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
1452 S Wittenberg Ave
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 328-2041
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 328-2041
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Minority enrollment: 64%
1637 Selma Rd
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 322-2940
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 322-2940
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
1400 Mcadams Dr
New Carlisle, OH 45344
(937) 845-4545
New Carlisle, OH 45344
(937) 845-4545
Gr: PK-K | 272 students Minority enrollment: 10%
1203 Kennison Ave
New Carlisle, OH 45344
(937) 845-4460
New Carlisle, OH 45344
(937) 845-4460
Gr: 6-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
4445 Ridgewood Rd E
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 399-2852
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 399-2852
Gr: 6-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
5610 Troy Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 964-1391
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 964-1391
Gr: 5-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
2589 S Yellow Springs Street
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 328-5383
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 328-5383
Gr: 6-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
3640 E High St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 328-5380
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 328-5380
Gr: K-6 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
3500 W National Rd
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 328-5385
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 328-5385
Gr: PK-6 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
3500 W National Rd
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 328-5385
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 328-5385
Gr: 6-8 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
2613 Moorefield Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 399-2250
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 399-2250
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
1675 E Possum Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 325-9296
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 325-9296
Gr: 7-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
700 S Limestone St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 328-2027
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 328-2027
Gr: 9-12 | 953 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
623 S Center St
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 325-0933
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 325-0933
Gr: K-6 | 220 students Minority enrollment: 85%
1408 Clifton Ave
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 360-5169
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 360-5169
Gr: 8-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Clark County, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Clark County, OH include Kenton Ridge Elementary School, Shawnee Elementary School and Miami View Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clark County?
7 public preschools are located in Clark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clark County?
Clark County public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Clark County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Clark County include: Northwestern Elementary School vs. Kenton Ridge Elementary School, Greenon Elementary School vs. Shawnee Elementary School, Shawnee Elementary School vs. Kenton Ridge Elementary School
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