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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Toledo Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 32 public preschools serving 10,601 students in Toledo, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Toledo, OH are Grove Patterson Academy Elementary School, Whiteford Elementary School and Beverly Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Toledo, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Toledo have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Toledo, OH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grove Patterson Academy Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3020 Marvin Ave
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 671-3350
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Whiteford Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4708 Whiteford Rd
Toledo, OH 43623
(419) 824-8616
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Beverly Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3548 S Detroit Ave
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 671-2600
Gr: PK-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Dorr Street Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1205 King Rd
Toledo, OH 43617
(419) 867-5666
Gr: PK-3 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Ottawa River Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4747 290th St
Toledo, OH 43611
(419) 671-6350
Gr: PK-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Edgewater Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5549 Edgewater Dr
Toledo, OH 43611
(419) 671-6750
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
Harvard Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1949 Glendale Ave
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 671-2700
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Ella P. Stewart Academy For Girls
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
707 Avondale Ave
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 671-5350
Gr: PK-6 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Byrnedale Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3635 Glendale Ave
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 671-2200
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
Martin Luther King Academy For Boys Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Forest Ave
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 671-4550
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Old Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2402 Cheltenham Rd
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 671-3700
Gr: PK-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1212.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1620 E Broadway St
Toledo, OH 43605
(419) 671-7350
Gr: PK-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1313.
Mctigue Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5555 Nebraska Ave
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 671-1200
Gr: PK-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1414.
Escuela Smart Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
617 Western Ave
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 671-5550
Gr: PK-6 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1515.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Chicago St
Toledo, OH 43611
(419) 671-6700
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1616.
Raymer Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Raymer Blvd
Toledo, OH 43605
(419) 671-7650
Gr: PK-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Birmingham Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2222 Bakewell St
Toledo, OH 43605
(419) 671-7700
Gr: PK-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2860 Glenwood Ave
Toledo, OH 43610
(419) 671-4600
Gr: PK-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1919.
Navarre Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Kingston Ave
Toledo, OH 43605
(419) 671-7600
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2020.
Marshall Stemm Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Colburn St
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 671-5700
Gr: PK-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Keyser Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 Hill Ave
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 671-1450
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1075 Horace St
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 671-4200
Gr: PK-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2323.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1103 N Ravine Pkwy
Toledo, OH 43605
(419) 671-7550
Gr: PK-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2424.
East Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1755 E Broadway St
Toledo, OH 43605
(419) 671-7200
Gr: PK-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2525.
Leverette Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
445 E Manhattan Blvd
Toledo, OH 43608
(419) 671-6200
Gr: PK-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2626.
Reynolds Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5000 Norwich Rd
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 671-1500
Gr: PK-10 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2727.
Rosa Parks Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3350 Cherry St
Toledo, OH 43608
(419) 671-4350
Gr: PK-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
817 Sherman St
Toledo, OH 43608
(419) 671-6550
Gr: PK-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Spring Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
730 Spring St
Toledo, OH 43608
(419) 671-6600
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Crossgates Pre-school
3901 Shadylawn Dr
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 385-4571
Gr: PK | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Mayfair
5331 Bennett Rd
Toledo, OH 43612
(419) 671-8756
Gr: PK | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Summit
306 Bush St
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 671-0500
Gr: PK | 16 students Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Toledo, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Toledo, OH include Grove Patterson Academy Elementary School, Whiteford Elementary School and Beverly Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Toledo?
32 public preschools are located in Toledo.
What is the racial composition of students in Toledo?
Toledo public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Toledo are often viewed compared to one another?

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