Best Fairfield County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 3,026 students in Fairfield County, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Fairfield County, OH are Berne Union Elementary School and Early Childhood Center 1. 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Berne Union Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
506 N Main St
Sugar Grove, OH 43155
(740) 746-9668
Gr: PK-6 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Early Childhood Center 1
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
425 Whittier Dr N
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7340
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
414 N School St
Amanda, OH 43102
(740) 969-7254
Gr: PK-2 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
13430 Yarmouth Dr
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2110
Gr: PK | 245 students Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Fairfield County, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Fairfield County, OH include Berne Union Elementary School and Early Childhood Center 1.
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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