For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 1,030 students in Hardin County, OH.
The top-ranked public preschool in Hardin County, OH is Kenton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardin County, OH public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Hardin County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Hardin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kenton Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
631 Silver Street
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-7248
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-7248
Gr: PK-6 | 1,022 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hardin County, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hardin County, OH include Kenton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hardin County?
1 public preschools are located in Hardin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin County?
Hardin County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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