For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,606 students in Licking County, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Licking County, OH are Hillview Elementary School, Northridge Elementary School and Cherry Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Licking County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Licking County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Licking County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillview Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1927 Horns Hill Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7310
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7310
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Northridge Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9200 Northridge Rd
Johnstown, OH 43031
(740) 967-6631
Johnstown, OH 43031
(740) 967-6631
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Cherry Valley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1040 W Main St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7330
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7330
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Headstart Eastland
Special Education School
986 E Main St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 345-6415
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 345-6415
Gr: PK | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
9380 Lancer Rd
Hebron, OH 43025
(740) 928-2661
Hebron, OH 43025
(740) 928-2661
Gr: PK-2 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
6565 Summit Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3365
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3365
Gr: PK | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
6507 Summit Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3268
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3268
Gr: K | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
119 Union St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7005
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7005
Gr: PK | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
927 South St Unit B
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-5437
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-5437
Gr: PK | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Licking County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
116 W Church St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2331
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2331
Gr: 5-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
310 Everett Ave
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2355
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2355
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
50 Obannon Ave
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2366
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2366
Gr: K-4 | 250 students Minority enrollment: 9%
9380 Lancer Rd
Hebron, OH 43025
(740) 928-1025
Hebron, OH 43025
(740) 928-1025
Gr: PK-3 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
600 Arlington Ave
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2371
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2371
Gr: K-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
9370 Lancer Rd
Hebron, OH 43025
(740) 928-1915
Hebron, OH 43025
(740) 928-1915
Gr: 1-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
471 E Main St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 345-4440
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 345-4440
Gr: 6-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
96 Maholm St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2377
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2377
Gr: PK-4 | 180 students Minority enrollment: 6%
11152 Wilkins Run Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 345-2109
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 345-2109
Gr: PK-5 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
255 Woods Ave
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 328-2022
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 328-2022
Gr: 1-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
300 Deo Dr
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2395
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2395
Gr: PK-4 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
College Street
Alexandria, OH 43001
(740) 924-2691
Alexandria, OH 43001
(740) 924-2691
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
10843 Foundation Rd
Croton, OH 43013
(740) 893-2451
Croton, OH 43013
(740) 893-2451
Gr: K-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
1227 Homer Rd
Homer, OH 43027
(740) 892-3636
Homer, OH 43027
(740) 892-3636
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
6066 Johnstown Utica Rd
Johnstown, OH 43031
(740) 967-1401
Johnstown, OH 43031
(740) 967-1401
Gr: 4-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
6066 Johnstown Utica Rd
Johnstown, OH 43031
(740) 967-6671
Johnstown, OH 43031
(740) 967-6671
Gr: 6-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
125 N Oregon St
Johnstown, OH 43031
(740) 967-5461
Johnstown, OH 43031
(740) 967-5461
Gr: 1-3 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
621 Mount Vernon Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2320
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2320
Gr: 7-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
927-a South St
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3941
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3941
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
927b South St
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-1130
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-1130
10653 Hazelton Etna Rd Nw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-3459
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-3459
Gr: 6-12 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 17%
2345 Gratiot Rd
Heath, OH 43056
(740) 763-2342
Heath, OH 43056
(740) 763-2342
Gr: PK-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
112 W Main St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2337
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2337
Gr: 5-6 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
1350 Granville Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2389
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2389
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Licking County, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Licking County, OH include Hillview Elementary School, Northridge Elementary School and Cherry Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Licking County?
9 public preschools are located in Licking County.
What is the racial composition of students in Licking County?
Licking County public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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