For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,755 students in Sandusky County, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Sandusky County, OH are Woodmore Elementary School, James J Hilfiker Elementary School and Clyde Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sandusky County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Sandusky County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Sandusky County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodmore Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 W Main St
Woodville, OH 43469
(419) 862-1070
Woodville, OH 43469
(419) 862-1070
Gr: PK-4 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
James J Hilfiker Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 S Sunset Ave
Gibsonburg, OH 43431
(419) 637-7249
Gibsonburg, OH 43431
(419) 637-7249
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Clyde Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
821 S Main St
Clyde, OH 43410
(419) 547-9868
Clyde, OH 43410
(419) 547-9868
Gr: PK-3 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Otis Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
718 N Brush St
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-8964
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-8964
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Lutz Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1929 Buckland Ave
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-0091
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-0091
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Atkinson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Delaware Ave
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-5361
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-5361
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Croghan Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
414 N Pennsylvania Ave
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-1511
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-1511
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Sandusky County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1582 State Route 590 S
Burgoon, OH 43407
(419) 334-9591
Burgoon, OH 43407
(419) 334-9591
Gr: 5-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Sandusky County, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Sandusky County, OH include Woodmore Elementary School, James J Hilfiker Elementary School and Clyde Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sandusky County?
7 public preschools are located in Sandusky County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sandusky County?
Sandusky County public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Sandusky County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Sandusky County include: Woodmore Elementary School vs. Clyde Elementary School, Croghan Elementary School vs. Atkinson Elementary School, James J Hilfiker Elementary School vs. Clyde Elementary School
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