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 69% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 48%), 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Fairfield County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Violet Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8855 Education Dr
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2130
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2130
Grades: PK-4
| 608 students
Rank: #22.
Sycamore Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Sycamore Creek St
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2110
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2110
Grades: PK-4
| 736 students
Rank: #33.
Berne Union Elementary School
(Math: 51% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 461 students
Rank: #44.
Pickerington Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
775 Long Rd
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2115
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2115
Grades: PK-4
| 585 students
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
Grades: PK
| 114 students
Rank: n/an/a
414 N School St
Amanda, OH 43102
(740) 969-7254
Amanda, OH 43102
(740) 969-7254
Grades: PK-2
| 441 students
Rank: n/an/a
1450 Marietta Rd
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7354
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7354
Grades: PK
| 81 students
Fairfield County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
414 N School St
Amanda, OH 43102
(740) 969-7254
Amanda, OH 43102
(740) 969-7254
Grades: K
| 109 students
506 North Main St
Sugar Grove, OH 43155
(740) 746-9738
Sugar Grove, OH 43155
(740) 746-9738
Grades: 5-8
| 281 students
5240 Plum Road, Carroll, OH 43
Carroll, OH 43112
(740) 756-9700
Carroll, OH 43112
(740) 756-9700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 67
West Rushville, OH 43163
(740) 536-7384
West Rushville, OH 43163
(740) 536-7384
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
111 South Broad St
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 277-7450
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 277-7450
Grades: K-12
| 103 students
320 E Locust St
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 652-7200
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 652-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
621 W Washington St
Baltimore, OH 43105
(740) 862-4171
Baltimore, OH 43105
(740) 862-4171
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
710 N Broad St
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7328
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7328
Grades: K-6
| 300 students
7800 Refugee Rd
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 834-2151
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 834-2151
Grades: 10-12
| 80 students
7800 Refugee Rd
Pickerington, OH 43147
(877) 644-6338
Pickerington, OH 43147
(877) 644-6338
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
8155 Rushville Rd Ne
Rushville, OH 43150
(740) 536-7321
Rushville, OH 43150
(740) 536-7321
Grades: 5-6
| 325 students
1450 Marietta Rd Ne
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7354
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7354
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
11850 Lancaster Street
Millersport, OH 43046
(740) 467-2802
Millersport, OH 43046
(740) 467-2802
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
625 Garfield Ave
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7332
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7332
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
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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