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Best Akron Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public preschools serving 4,923 students in Akron, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Akron, OH are Ritzman Community Learning Center, Sam Salem Community Learning Center and Windemere Community Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Akron, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Akron have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Akron, OH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ritzman Community Learning Center
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
629 Canton Rd
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-1510
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sam Salem Community Learning Center
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1222 W Waterloo Rd
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-5231
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Windemere Community Learning Center
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2283 Windemere Ave
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-7937
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Rimer Community Learning Center
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2370 Manchester Rd
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 761-7905
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Case Community Learning Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1420 Garman Rd
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3350
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Harris/jackson Community Learning Center
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1085 Clifton Ave
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-1315
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Mason Community Learning Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
700 E Exchange St
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 761-2237
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Helen Arnold Community Learning Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
450 Vernon Odom Boulevard
Akron, OH 44307
(330) 761-1661
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Barber Community Learning Center
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
665 Garry Rd
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 761-7911
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
David Hill Community Learning Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1060 E Archwood Ave
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-1129
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
Portage Path Community Learning Center
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
55 S Portage Path
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 761-2795
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1212.
Seiberling Community Learning Center
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Brittain Rd
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 761-7956
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1313.
Crouse Community Learning Center
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Diagonal Rd
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 761-1625
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Elp Essex
1160 Winhurst Dr
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 761-1661
Gr: PK | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Imagine Akron Academy
Charter School
2405 Romig Rd
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 753-1000
Gr: K | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
Preschool At North High School
985 Gorge Blvd
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-2665
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Reach Center Summit Lake
390 W Crosier St
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 252-9271
Gr: PK | 29 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Springfield Preschool Center
2141 Pickle Rd
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 798-1111
Gr: PK | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Akron, OH?
How many public preschools are located in Akron?
18 public preschools are located in Akron.
What is the racial composition of students in Akron?
Akron public preschools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Akron are often viewed compared to one another?

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