For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 705 students in Elyria, OH.
The top-ranked public preschool in Elyria, OH is Hamilton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elyria, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Elyria have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Elyria, OH (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1215 Middle Ave
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8007
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8007
Gr: PK-4 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
42331 Griswold Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8250
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8250
Gr: PK | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Elyria, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
233 Bond St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8001
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8001
Gr: 1-6 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
336 S Logan St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8003
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8003
Gr: K-6 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Edison Special Needs School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1514 Lake Ave
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 324-7932
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 324-7932
Gr: K-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
333 Naples Dr
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8006
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8006
Gr: PK-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
1215 Middle Ave
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 323-1737
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 323-1737
Gr: PK | 27 students Minority enrollment: 43%
1300 Gulf Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8120
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8120
Gr: 6-9 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
42101 Griswold Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8000
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8000
Gr: K | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
620 E River St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8009
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8009
Gr: K-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
925 Spruce St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8010
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8010
Gr: 1-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
121 W River Rd N
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8012
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8012
Gr: 1-6 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Elyria, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Elyria, OH include Hamilton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Elyria?
2 public preschools are located in Elyria.
What is the racial composition of students in Elyria?
Elyria public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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