For the 2026 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, Margaretta Elementary School and Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem). 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 77% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Erie County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodlands Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1810 Maple Ave
Huron, OH 44839
(419) 433-1234
Huron, OH 44839
(419) 433-1234
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Margaretta Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5906 Bogart Rd W
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-5357
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-5357
Gr: PK-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem)
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Gr: PK-3 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Vermilion Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1285 Douglas St
Vermilion, OH 44089
(440) 204-1703
Vermilion, OH 44089
(440) 204-1703
Gr: PK-3 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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
Gr: PK-K | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
310 Douglas Dr
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-4352
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-4352
Gr: PK-2 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
528 Division St
Kelleys Island, OH 43438
(419) 746-2730
Kelleys Island, OH 43438
(419) 746-2730
Gr: PK-8
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, Margaretta Elementary School and Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem).
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. Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem), The Early Learning Academy vs. Furry Elementary School, Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem) vs. The Early Learning Academy
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