Best Crawford County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,722 students in Crawford County, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Crawford County, OH are Buckeye Central Elementary School, Northmor Elementary School and Wynford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crawford County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Crawford County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Crawford County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buckeye Central Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
938 S Kibler St
New Washington, OH 44854
(419) 492-1022
Gr: PK-4 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Northmor Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7819 State Route 19
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 947-1900
Gr: PK-6 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Wynford Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3300 Holmes Center Rd
Bucyrus, OH 44820
(419) 562-4619
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Bucyrus Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
245 Woodlawn Ave
Bucyrus, OH 44820
(419) 562-4045
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Crestline Preschool
435 Oldfield Rd
Crestline, OH 44827
(419) 683-3647
Gr: PK | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
5444 Crestline Rd
Crestline, OH 44827
(419) 562-5753
Gr: PK-2 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
478 Portland Way N
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-4010
Gr: PK-2 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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Crawford County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
5466 State Route 39
Tiro, OH 44887
(419) 342-3721
Gr: PK-6 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
3535 Chatfield Center Road
Chatfield, OH 44825
(419) 988-2431
Gr: PK-6 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
501 S East St
Bucyrus, OH 44820
(419) 562-3224
Gr: 4-5 | 238 students Minority enrollment: 5%
215 N Columbus St
Crestline, OH 44827
(419) 683-3647
Gr: 5-8 | 264 students Minority enrollment: 4%
630 Jump St
Bucyrus, OH 44820
(419) 562-4211
Gr: PK-K | 78 students Minority enrollment: 4%
1130 S Walnut St
Bucyrus, OH 44820
(419) 562-6089
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
170 Plymouth St
Bucyrus, OH 44820
(419) 562-9081
Gr: K-4 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
200 Westgate Rd
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-5335
Gr: K-3 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
501 S East St
Bucyrus, OH 44820
(419) 562-3224
Gr: K-6 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
702 S Boston St
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-1507
Gr: K-6 | 222 students Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Crawford County, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Crawford County, OH include Buckeye Central Elementary School, Northmor Elementary School and Wynford Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Crawford County?
7 public preschools are located in Crawford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crawford County?
Crawford County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).

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