For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,251 students in Ashland, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Ashland, OH are Reagan Elementary School, Mapleton Elementary School and Crestview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashland, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Ashland have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Ashland, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
850 Jackson Dr
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7964
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7964
Gr: PK-3 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Mapleton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2 Mountie Dr
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 945-2188
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 945-2188
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1575 State Route 96
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 895-1700
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 895-1700
Gr: PK-4 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Ashland, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Ashland, OH include Reagan Elementary School, Mapleton Elementary School and Crestview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ashland?
3 public preschools are located in Ashland.
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland?
Ashland public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Ashland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Ashland include: Crestview Elementary School vs. Reagan Elementary School
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