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Best Springfield Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 3,510 students in Springfield, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Springfield, OH are Kenton Ridge Elementary School, Shawnee Elementary School and Northwestern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Springfield, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Springfield have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Springfield, OH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kenton Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2250 Montego Dr
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 342-4627
Gr: PK-6 | 1,129 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Shawnee Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1841 E Possum Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 717-2403
Gr: PK-6 | 1,019 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5610 Troy Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 964-1351
Gr: PK-7 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Clark Early Learning Center
1500 W Jefferson St
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 505-4170
Gr: PK | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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Springfield, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Clark Preparatory Academy (Closed 2020)
637 S Center St
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 504-1175
Gr: K-7 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Clark-shawnee Kindergarten Vil Elementary School (Closed 2012)
3835 Old Clifton Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 328-2200
Gr: PK-K | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Emerson Elementary School (Closed 2004)
601 Selma Rd
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 328-2038
Gr: K-5 | 380 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Franklin Middle School (Closed 2006)
1525 Kenwood Ave
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 328-2004
Gr: 6-8 | 310 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Grayhill Elementary School (Closed 2004)
251 Montgomery Ave
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 328-2040
Gr: K-5 | 247 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Highlands Elementary School (Closed 2004)
1452 S Wittenberg Ave
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 328-2041
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Keifer Community Center High School (Closed 2007)
601 Selma Rd
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4120
Life Skills High School Of Springfield (Closed 2015)
1637 Selma Rd
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 322-2940
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Northridge Middle School (Closed 2023)
4445 Ridgewood Rd E
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 399-2852
Gr: 6-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Northwestern Middle School (Closed 2014)
5610 Troy Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 964-1391
Gr: 5-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Possum Middle School (Closed 2018)
2589 S Yellow Springs Street
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 328-5383
Gr: 6-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Reid Elementary School (Closed 2023)
3640 E High St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 328-5380
Gr: K-6 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rockway Elementary School (Closed 2023)
3500 W National Rd
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 328-5385
Gr: PK-6 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rockway Middle School (Closed 2018)
3500 W National Rd
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 328-5385
Gr: 6-8 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rolling Hills Elementary School (Closed 2023)
2613 Moorefield Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 399-2250
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Shawnee Middle School (Closed 2023)
1675 E Possum Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 325-9296
Gr: 7-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
South High School (Closed 2009)
700 S Limestone St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 328-2027
Gr: 9-12 | 953 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Springfield Academy Of Excellence (Closed 2016)
623 S Center St
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 325-0933
Gr: K-6 | 220 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Urban Youth Academy, Inc. High School (Closed 2009)
1408 Clifton Ave
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 360-5169
Gr: 8-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Springfield, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Springfield, OH include Kenton Ridge Elementary School, Shawnee Elementary School and Northwestern Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Springfield?
4 public preschools are located in Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield?
Springfield public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Springfield are often viewed compared to one another?

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