For the 2025 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 27% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 48%), 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1215 Middle Ave
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8007
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8007
Grades: PK-4
| 436 students
Rank: n/an/a
42331 Griswold Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8250
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8250
Grades: PK
| 269 students
Elyria, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
233 Bond St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8001
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8001
Grades: 1-6
| 238 students
1005 N Abbe Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 365-5222
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 365-5222
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
336 S Logan St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8003
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8003
Grades: K-6
| 318 students
Edison Special Needs School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1514 Lake Ave
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 324-7932
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 324-7932
Grades: K-12
| 78 students
333 Naples Dr
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8006
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8006
Grades: PK-6
| 269 students
1215 Middle Ave
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 323-1737
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 323-1737
Grades: PK
| 27 students
1300 Gulf Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8120
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8120
Grades: 6-9
| 27 students
42101 Griswold Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8000
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8000
Grades: K
| 102 students
620 E River St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8009
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8009
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
925 Spruce St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8010
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8010
Grades: 1-5
| 184 students
121 W River Rd N
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8012
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8012
Grades: 1-6
| 333 students
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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