For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,309 students in Ottawa County, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Ottawa County, OH are Genoa Elementary School, Danbury Elementary School and Put-in-bay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ottawa County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Ottawa County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Ottawa County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Genoa Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2820 N Genoa Clay Center Rd
Genoa, OH 43430
(419) 855-7741
Genoa, OH 43430
(419) 855-7741
Gr: PK-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Danbury Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9451 E Harbor Rd
Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440
(419) 798-4081
Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440
(419) 798-4081
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Put-in-bay Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
548 Catawba Ave
Put In Bay, OH 43456
(419) 285-3614
Put In Bay, OH 43456
(419) 285-3614
Gr: PK-6 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
575 W 6th St
Port Clinton, OH 43452
(419) 734-2815
Port Clinton, OH 43452
(419) 734-2815
Gr: PK-2 | 365 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Ottawa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1224 West St
Genoa, OH 43430
(419) 855-8373
Genoa, OH 43430
(419) 855-8373
Gr: PK-2 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
3536 North State Route 19
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
(419) 898-6215
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
(419) 898-6215
Gr: PK-4 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
3321 Nw Catawba Rd
Port Clinton, OH 43452
(419) 797-2179
Port Clinton, OH 43452
(419) 797-2179
Gr: K-3 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
9451 E Harbor Rd
Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440
(419) 798-5185
Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440
(419) 798-5185
Gr: 1-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 9%
1661 North Walker St
Graytown, OH 43432
(419) 862-2082
Graytown, OH 43432
(419) 862-2082
Gr: PK-4 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Po Box 133
Gypsum, OH 43433
(419) 734-2812
Gypsum, OH 43433
(419) 734-2812
Gr: PK-6 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
1098 North West St
Rocky Ridge, OH 43458
(419) 898-6218
Rocky Ridge, OH 43458
(419) 898-6218
Gr: K-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Ottawa County, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Ottawa County, OH include Genoa Elementary School, Danbury Elementary School and Put-in-bay Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ottawa County?
4 public preschools are located in Ottawa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ottawa County?
Ottawa County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Ottawa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Ottawa County include: Bataan Memorial Primary School vs. Danbury Elementary School, Genoa Elementary School vs. Danbury Elementary School, Danbury Elementary School vs. Bataan Memorial Primary School
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