For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,026 students in Fairfield County, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in Fairfield County, OH are Violet Elementary School, Sycamore Creek Elementary School and Berne Union Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfield County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Fairfield County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Fairfield County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Violet Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8855 Education Dr
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2130
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2130
Gr: PK-4 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Sycamore Creek Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Sycamore Creek St
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2110
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2110
Gr: PK-4 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Berne Union Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
506 N Main St
Sugar Grove, OH 43155
(740) 746-9668
Sugar Grove, OH 43155
(740) 746-9668
Gr: PK-6 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Pickerington Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
775 Long Rd
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2115
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2115
Gr: PK-4 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Early Childhood Center 1
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
425 Whittier Dr N
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7340
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7340
Gr: PK | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
414 N School St
Amanda, OH 43102
(740) 969-7254
Amanda, OH 43102
(740) 969-7254
Gr: PK-2 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
1450 Marietta Rd
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7354
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7354
Gr: PK | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Fairfield County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
414 N School St
Amanda, OH 43102
(740) 969-7254
Amanda, OH 43102
(740) 969-7254
Gr: K | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
506 North Main St
Sugar Grove, OH 43155
(740) 746-9738
Sugar Grove, OH 43155
(740) 746-9738
Gr: 5-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
5240 Plum Road, Carroll, OH 43
Carroll, OH 43112
(740) 756-9700
Carroll, OH 43112
(740) 756-9700
111 South Broad St
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 277-7450
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 277-7450
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Minority enrollment: 11%
320 E Locust St
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 652-7200
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 652-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
710 N Broad St
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7328
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7328
Gr: K-6 | 300 students Minority enrollment: 2%
7800 Refugee Rd
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 834-2151
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 834-2151
Gr: 10-12 | 80 students Minority enrollment: 54%
7800 Refugee Rd
Pickerington, OH 43147
(877) 644-6338
Pickerington, OH 43147
(877) 644-6338
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
8155 Rushville Rd Ne
Rushville, OH 43150
(740) 536-7321
Rushville, OH 43150
(740) 536-7321
Gr: 5-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
1450 Marietta Rd Ne
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7354
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7354
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
11850 Lancaster Street
Millersport, OH 43046
(740) 467-2802
Millersport, OH 43046
(740) 467-2802
625 Garfield Ave
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7332
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7332
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Fairfield County, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in Fairfield County, OH include Violet Elementary School, Sycamore Creek Elementary School and Berne Union Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Fairfield County?
7 public preschools are located in Fairfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield County?
Fairfield County public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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