For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,497 students in Mercer County, OH. The top-ranked public preschools in Mercer County, OH are St. Henry Elementary School, Fort Recovery Elementary School and Parkway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Mercer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Henry Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
251 E Columbus St
Saint Henry, OH 45883
(419) 678-4834
Saint Henry, OH 45883
(419) 678-4834
Gr: PK-4 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Fort Recovery Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
865 Sharpsburg Rd
Fort Recovery, OH 45846
(419) 375-2768
Fort Recovery, OH 45846
(419) 375-2768
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Buckeye St
Rockford, OH 45882
(419) 363-3045
Rockford, OH 45882
(419) 363-3045
Gr: PK-4 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
585 E Livingston St
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 268-0301
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 268-0301
Gr: PK | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
833 S Main St
Rockford, OH 45882
(419) 586-8300
Rockford, OH 45882
(419) 586-8300
Gr: PK | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Mercer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
585 E Livingston St
Celina, OH 45822
(877) 644-6338
Celina, OH 45822
(877) 644-6338
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Minority enrollment: 4%
441 East Market St
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 584-0186
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 584-0186
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mercer County, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mercer County, OH include St. Henry Elementary School, Fort Recovery Elementary School and Parkway Elementary School. Mercer County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Ohio.
How many public preschools are located in Mercer County?
5 public preschools are located in Mercer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County?
Mercer County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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