For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,929 students in Pickerington, OH. The top ranked public preschools in Pickerington, OH are Violet Elementary School, Sycamore Creek Elementary School and Pickerington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pickerington, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Pickerington have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Pickerington, OH (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.
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
Pickerington, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Pickerington, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in Pickerington, OH include Violet Elementary School, Sycamore Creek Elementary School and Pickerington Elementary School. Pickerington has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Ohio.
How many public preschools are located in Pickerington?
3 public preschools are located in Pickerington.
What is the racial composition of students in Pickerington?
Pickerington public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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