For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 392 students in Cardington, OH.
The top-ranked public preschool in Cardington, OH is Cardington-lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cardington, OH public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Cardington have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Cardington, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cardington-lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
121 Nichols St
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-6692
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-6692
Gr: PK-4 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cardington, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cardington, OH include Cardington-lincoln Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cardington?
1 public preschools are located in Cardington.
What is the racial composition of students in Cardington?
Cardington public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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