For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 632 students in West Salem, OH.
The top-ranked public preschool in West Salem, OH is Northwestern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Salem, OH public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in West Salem have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in West Salem, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7334 N Elyria Rd
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3519
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3519
Gr: PK-5 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in West Salem, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in West Salem, OH include Northwestern Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in West Salem?
1 public preschools are located in West Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in West Salem?
West Salem public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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