Original Research by School Decision on Franklin Local Preschool - Roseville
Franklin Local Preschool in Roseville is a small public preschool serving children in pre-kindergarten. The enrollment is small, with students who are predominantly White, and the student body reflects the composition of the rural village itself.
Because this is a preschool serving only pre-K, state academic testing and graduation rates do not apply; those assessments begin in later grades. The school is part of Franklin Local School District, which covers Duncan Falls, Philo, and Roseville in the Zanesville area straddling Muskingum and Perry counties.
The broader district context matters for families considering this community. In November 2024, Franklin Local voters rejected a two-mill levy renewal, an existing funding stream rather than a new tax. When a renewal fails, the district loses ongoing operating revenue, which typically cascades into staffing reductions and program cuts. A parent enrolling in the preschool or considering the elementary grades that follow would want to inquire directly with the school about what specific adjustments the district is making and how those changes affect classroom staffing, special services, and program breadth in the years ahead.
Roseville itself is a small village historically centered on pottery manufacturing, now predominantly residential with a walkable downtown core. The economy has shifted away from the large potteries that once defined the place—Robinson-Ransbottom, Nelson McCoy, and Roseville Pottery have all closed—leaving a patchwork of small, long-established local businesses and two active potteries still operating. Housing is affordable relative to state and national benchmarks. Population has declined slowly over decades. The village is undertaking downtown infrastructure work including sidewalk and curb replacement, and has completed cleanups of former pottery sites. Many residents commute to jobs in the broader Zanesville area.
The preschool is located within the village rather than on a separated campus, integrated into the residential and civic fabric. Roseville Elementary, also in town, serves pre-K through grade six on Elm Street. The local high school closed, so secondary students attend regional schools outside the village.
A parent placing a child here should expect a very small, rural preschool setting in a community marked by modest economic circumstances, strong local roots, and ongoing transitions in the district's operating budget.
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