For the 2026-27 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 (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
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
Rank: n/an/a
414 N School St
Amanda, OH 43102
(740) 969-7254
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
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2110
Gr: PK | 245 students Minority enrollment: 64%
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
750 Preston Trails Dr
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-3630
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-3630
Gr: 5-6 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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 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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