Barberton Preschool

Barberton Preschool is a cozy primary school in Barberton, Ohio, operated by Barberton City. The school caters to 189 students in grade pre-K. That puts it 53% leaner than the typical public school in Ohio, which averages around 404 students.

Across the 6 schools in Barberton City (3,448 students total), Barberton Preschool accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On demographics, Barberton Preschool records that the largest single group is White, at 62% of enrollment. Other groups include 19% multiracial, 9% Hispanic, 8% Black. By comparison, Summit County as a whole is about 74% White, so the school skews considerably less White than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Barberton Preschool has 7 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 27.0:1. The state averages around 17.9:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. An estimated 81% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. That share is noticeably above Summit County's rate of about 34%.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Summit County) reports that median household earnings sit near $71,622, 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Summit County's 149 public schools (combined enrollment of about 69,214 students), Barberton Preschool is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Barberton Virtual Academy, roughly 0.0 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Barberton Preschool.

The campus sits in an outer-ring setting.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Barberton Preschool has ticked up 136%, going from 80 students in 2018 to 189 in 2025. The White share of enrollment contracted from 76% to 62% over that span.

Inside the community feed, the feed for Barberton Preschool typically covers school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.