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Best Lakewood Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,440 students in Lakewood, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lakewood, OH are Lincoln Elementary School, Grant Elementary School and Hayes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lakewood, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Lakewood have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Lakewood, OH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15615 Clifton Blvd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4232
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1470 Victoria Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4217
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Hayes Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16401 Delaware Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4228
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1215 W Clifton Blvd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4257
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2080 Quail St
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4230
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Taft Center For Innovation
13701 Lake Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4092
Gr: PK | 28 students Minority enrollment: 32%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lakewood, Ohio

Lakewood, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Emerson Middle School (Closed 2008)
13439 Clifton Blvd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4241
Gr: 6-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Franklin Elementary School (Closed 2008)
13465 Franklin Blvd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4221
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Horace Mann Middle School (Closed 2008)
1215 W Clifton Blvd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4287
Gr: 6-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Lakewood City Academy (Closed 2020)
13465 Franklin Blvd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4037
Gr: 2-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Madison Elementary School (Closed 2006)
16601 Madison Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4226
Gr: K-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lakewood, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lakewood, OH include Lincoln Elementary School, Grant Elementary School and Hayes Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lakewood?
6 public preschools are located in Lakewood.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakewood?
Lakewood public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Lakewood are often viewed compared to one another?

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