For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 195 students in Lancaster, OH.
Lancaster, OH public preschools have a diversity score of 0.27, which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 0.58.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lancaster, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Early Childhood Center 1
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
425 Whittier Dr N
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7340
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7340
Gr: PK | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
1450 Marietta Rd
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7354
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7354
Gr: PK | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Lancaster, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
111 South Broad St
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 277-7450
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 277-7450
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Minority enrollment: 11%
320 E Locust St
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 652-7200
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 652-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
710 N Broad St
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7328
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7328
Gr: K-6 | 300 students Minority enrollment: 2%
1450 Marietta Rd Ne
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7354
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7354
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
625 Garfield Ave
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7332
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7332
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lancaster, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lancaster, OH include Early Childhood Center 1.
How many public preschools are located in Lancaster?
2 public preschools are located in Lancaster.
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster?
Lancaster public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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