For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,104 students in 44055, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in 44055, OH are Helen Steiner Rice Elementary School, Palm Elementary School and Garfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 44055 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 44055, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 44055, OH Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Helen Steiner Rice Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Tacoma Ave
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 240-1220
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 240-1220
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #22.
Palm Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2319 E 34th St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-1240
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-1240
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #33.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 W 31st St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 246-1114
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 246-1114
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #44.
Stevan Dohanos Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1625 E 32nd St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-1008
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-1008
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
44055, Ohio 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2321 Fairless Dr
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 288-2203
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 288-2203
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2500 Goble Dr
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-5156
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-5156
Grades: PK-6
| 548 students
1600 E 31st St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-8186
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-8186
Grades: PK-2
| 136 students
2270 E 42nd St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-7506
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-7506
Grades: 9-12
| 422 students
2270 East 42nd St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-7912
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-7912
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2270 E 42nd St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-0107
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-0107
Grades: 9-12
| 407 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 44055, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in 44055, OH include Helen Steiner Rice Elementary School, Palm Elementary School and Garfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 44055?
4 public preschools are located in 44055.
What is the racial composition of students in 44055?
44055 public preschools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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