For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,029 students in Erie County, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in Erie County, OH are Woodlands Elementary School, Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem) and Margaretta Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Erie County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Erie County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Erie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodlands Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1810 Maple Ave
Huron, OH 44839
(419) 433-1234
Huron, OH 44839
(419) 433-1234
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #22.
Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem)
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
140 Main St S
Milan, OH 44846
(419) 499-2471
Milan, OH 44846
(419) 499-2471
Grades: PK-3
| 543 students
Rank: #33.
Margaretta Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5906 Bogart Rd W
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-5357
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-5357
Grades: PK-5
| 548 students
Rank: #44.
Vermilion Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1285 Douglas St
Vermilion, OH 44089
(440) 204-1703
Vermilion, OH 44089
(440) 204-1703
Grades: PK-3
| 516 students
Rank: #55.
The Early Learning Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2314 Hancock St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1210
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1210
Grades: PK-K
| 364 students
Rank: n/an/a
310 Douglas Dr
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-4352
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-4352
Grades: PK-2
| 529 students
Rank: n/an/a
528 Division St
Kelleys Island, OH 43438
(419) 746-2730
Kelleys Island, OH 43438
(419) 746-2730
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Erie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
20 Center St
Berlin Heights, OH 44814
(419) 588-2079
Berlin Heights, OH 44814
(419) 588-2079
Grades: PK-6
| 348 students
5906 Bogart Rd W
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-5357
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-5357
Grades: PK-3
| 380 students
1215 Campbell St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8101
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8101
Grades: K-6
| 201 students
2130b Hayes Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1180
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
910 W Madison St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8359
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8359
Grades: K-5
| 236 students
1918 Mills St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1230
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1230
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
328 E Monroe St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8160
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8160
Grades: K-6
| 244 students
Sandusky Practical Nursing (Closed 2004)
Vocational School
407 Decatur St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-6940
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-6940
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
School Of Practical Nursing (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
407 Decatur St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-6940
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-6940
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
712 Cleveland Rd E
Huron, OH 44839
(419) 433-1234
Huron, OH 44839
(419) 433-1234
Grades: PK-2
| 273 students
4501 Venice Heights Blvd
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1290
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1290
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Erie County, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in Erie County, OH include Woodlands Elementary School, Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem) and Margaretta Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Erie County?
7 public preschools are located in Erie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Erie County?
Erie County public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Erie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Erie County include: The Early Learning Academy vs. Furry Elementary School, Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem) vs. The Early Learning Academy, Woodlands Elementary School vs. Vermilion Elementary School
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