For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,825 students in 44102, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in 44102, OH are Clark School, Almira and Marion C Seltzer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 44102 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 44102, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 44102, OH Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clark School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2121 W 67th St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-7300
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-7300
Gr: PK-9 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Almira
(Math: 17% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3375 W 99th St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-6150
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-6150
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Marion C Seltzer Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1468 W 98th St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-6550
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-6550
Gr: PK-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Waverly Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1805 W 57th St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-7550
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-7550
Gr: PK-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Halle
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7901 Halle Ave
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-0750
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-0750
Gr: PK-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Natividad Pagan International Newcomers Academy
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤1%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3145 W 46th St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-7150
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-7150
Gr: PK-12 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 44102, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in 44102, OH include Clark School, Almira and Marion C Seltzer Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 44102?
6 public preschools are located in 44102.
What is the racial composition of students in 44102?
44102 public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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