For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 738 students in Franklin, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Franklin, OH are Carlisle Primary Elementary School and William C Schenck Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin, 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 62% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Franklin have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Franklin, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carlisle Primary Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
270 Jamaica Rd
Franklin, OH 45005
(937) 746-7610
Franklin, OH 45005
(937) 746-7610
Gr: PK-3 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
William C Schenck Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 Arlington Dr
Franklin, OH 45005
(937) 743-8665
Franklin, OH 45005
(937) 743-8665
Gr: K | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Franklin, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Franklin, OH include Carlisle Primary Elementary School and William C Schenck Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Franklin?
2 public preschools are located in Franklin.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin?
Franklin public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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