For the 2025 school year, there are 81 public preschools serving 25,317 students in Columbus, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in Columbus, OH are Stevenson Elementary School, Maryland Elementary School and Montrose Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbus, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Columbus have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Columbus, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1065 Oxley Rd
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 485-4200
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 485-4200
Grades: PK-3
| 368 students
Rank: #22.
Maryland Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2754 Maryland Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-3280
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-3280
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #33.
Montrose Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2555 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4226
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4226
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #44.
Cassingham Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 S Cassingham Rd
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4266
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4266
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Alpine Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1590 Alpine Dr
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5359
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5359
Grades: PK-3
| 323 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Winterset Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4776 Winterset Dr
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 365-5510
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 365-5510
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #77.
Ecole Kenwood French Immersion
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3770 Shattuck Ave
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 365-5502
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 365-5502
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #88.
Goshen Lane Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
370 Goshen Ln
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5580
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5580
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #99.
Georgian Heights Alt Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
784 Georgian Dr
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 365-5931
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 365-5931
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #1010.
Focus Learning Academy Of Central Columbus
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1880 E Dublin Granville Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 206-2169
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 206-2169
Grades: K
| 128 students
Rank: #1111.
Prairie Norton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Norton Rd
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-8450
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-8450
Grades: PK-4
| 515 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Parkmoor Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1711 Penworth Dr
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5349
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5349
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Valley Forge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1321 Urban Dr
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5648
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5648
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Rank: #1414.
South Mifflin Stem Academy (K-6)
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2365 Middlehurst Dr
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6135
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6135
Grades: PK-6
| 244 students
Rank: #1515.
Colerain Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
499 E Weisheimer Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 365-6001
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 365-6001
Grades: PK-5
| 163 students
Rank: #1616.
Olde Orchard Alt Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 Mcnaughten Rd
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 365-5388
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 365-5388
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #1717.
Westgate Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3080 Wicklow Rd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5971
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5971
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
775 Bartfield Dr
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5421
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5421
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Stewart Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
40 Stewart Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5556
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5556
Grades: PK-6
| 321 students
Rank: #2020.
Berwick Alternative K-8 School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2655 Scottwood Rd
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6140
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6140
Grades: PK-8
| 667 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Lindbergh Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2541 Lindbergh Dr
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 365-6727
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 365-6727
Grades: PK-5
| 256 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Oakland Park Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3392 Atwood Ter
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6058
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6058
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #2323.
Siebert Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
385 Reinhard Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-6613
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-6613
Grades: PK-6
| 361 students
Rank: #2424.
Hubbard Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
104 W Hubbard Ave
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 365-5564
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 365-5564
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Rank: #2525.
Woodcrest Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5321 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 365-6747
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 365-6747
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #2626.
Columbus Spanish Immersion K-7 School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3940 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-8129
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-8129
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #2727.
Devonshire Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6286 Ambleside Dr
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5335
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5335
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Rank: #2828.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5535 Sandalwood Blvd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5337
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5337
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Cassady Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 N Cassady Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-5456
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-5456
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
East Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1955 Richmond Rd
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 801-8100
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 801-8100
Grades: PK-4
| 259 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Shady Lane Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1444 Shady Lane Rd
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 365-5391
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 365-5391
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #3232.
Kae Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4738 Kae Ave
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 417-5600
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 417-5600
Grades: PK-1
| 624 students
Rank: #3333.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1040 Garvey Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5351
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5351
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #3434.
Lincoln Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
579 E Markison Ave
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5524
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5524
Grades: PK-6
| 240 students
Rank: #3535.
Scottwood Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3392 Scottwood Rd
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 365-6507
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 365-6507
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
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Columbus, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1111 Windsor Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 995-1545
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 995-1545
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4656 Heaton Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 433-7510
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 433-7510
Grades: K-8
| 363 students
43 South Douglass St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-4441
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-4441
Grades: 6-8
| 82 students
1500 E 17th Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 401-4769
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 401-4769
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
1455 Huy Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Grades: PK-K
| 53 students
2400 Mock Rd
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-5453
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-5453
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
1555 Bryden Rd
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 564-9444
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 564-9444
Grades: K-3
| 50 students
345 E Deshler Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5514
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5514
Grades: 6-9
| 367 students
387 E Beck St
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-6513
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-6513
Grades: K-5
| 209 students
2740 Lockbourne Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5414
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5414
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1270 Brentnell Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6079
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6079
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
4077 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5985
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5985
Grades: 9-12
| 506 students
Brookwood Academy (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
2685 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-1199
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-1199
Grades: 4-12
| 89 students
3700 Corporate Dr Ste 140
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 942-2030
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 942-2030
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1414 Gault St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Grades: K-5
| 144 students
4738 Kae Ave
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 863-2883
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 863-2883
Grades: 1
| 194 students
2440 Dawnlight Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 478-3875
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 478-3875
Grades: K-6
| 109 students
4176 Helenrose Ln
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 995-1985
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 995-1985
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Celerity Tenacia Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
4605 Hilton Corporate Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 863-1604
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 863-1604
Grades: K-3
| 101 students
1565 Integrity Dr East
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 443-3390
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 443-3390
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2800 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 322-7970
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 322-7970
Grades: 6-11
| 70 students
1255 Leonard Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 297-1288
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 297-1288
Grades: K-9
| 29 students
Clearbrook Middle School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
31 North 17th St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6085
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6085
Grades: 6-8
| 71 students
3940 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5996
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5996
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
35 Midland Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 324-1492
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 324-1492
Grades: K-7
| 176 students
Columbus Collegiate Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1469 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 299-5284
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 299-5284
Grades: 6-8
| 240 students
Columbus Collegiate Academy - West (Closed 2023)
Charter School
300 Dana Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 545-9570
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 545-9570
Grades: 6-8
| 251 students
290 Brevoort Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
Columbus, OH 43214
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2001 Hamilton Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-8811
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-8811
Grades: 6-12
| 827 students
2283 Sunbury Rd
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 478-9943
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 478-9943
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 29645
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 523-2600
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 523-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
251 E Weber Rd
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-6014
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-6014
Grades: 6-8
| 432 students
1418 East Broad St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 372-2401
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 372-2401
Grades: 6-9
| 49 students
350 Columbus City Center Dr
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 586-1800
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 586-1800
Grades: 6-9
| 80 students
1234 East Deshler Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5518
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5518
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Columbus, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in Columbus, OH include Stevenson Elementary School, Maryland Elementary School and Montrose Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Columbus?
81 public preschools are located in Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus?
Columbus public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Columbus are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Columbus include: Hamilton Local Preschool vs. Gahanna- Jefferson Clark Hall, Gahanna- Jefferson Clark Hall vs. Hamilton Local Preschool, Maryland Elementary School vs. Cassingham Elementary School
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