For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,084 students in Paulding County, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in Paulding County, OH are Antwerp Local Elementary School, Oakwood Elementary School and Paulding Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paulding County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Paulding County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Paulding County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Antwerp Local Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
303 S. Harrmann Rd
Antwerp, OH 45813
(419) 258-5421
Antwerp, OH 45813
(419) 258-5421
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
Oakwood Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
309 N 1st St
Oakwood, OH 45873
(419) 594-3346
Oakwood, OH 45873
(419) 594-3346
Grades: PK-6
| 297 students
Rank: #33.
Paulding Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
405 N Water St
Paulding, OH 45879
(419) 399-4656
Paulding, OH 45879
(419) 399-4656
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Paulding County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
W B Alternative (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
201 E Caroline St Ste 3
Paulding, OH 45879
(419) 399-9523
Paulding, OH 45879
(419) 399-9523
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Paulding County, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in Paulding County, OH include Antwerp Local Elementary School, Oakwood Elementary School and Paulding Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Paulding County?
3 public preschools are located in Paulding County.
What is the racial composition of students in Paulding County?
Paulding County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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