For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 715 students in Bedford, OH.
Bedford, OH public preschools have a diversity score of 0.44, which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 0.58.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Bedford, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glendale Primary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Glendale St
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4227
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4227
Gr: PK-2 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Central Primary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
799 Washington St
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4225
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4225
Gr: PK-2 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Bedford, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Bedford, OH include Glendale Primary School and Central Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bedford?
2 public preschools are located in Bedford.
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford?
Bedford public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Bedford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Bedford include: Central Primary School vs. Glendale Primary School, Glendale Primary School vs. Central Primary School
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