Fairfield County Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 private preschools serving 1,996 students in Fairfield County, OH.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio private preschool average acceptance rate of 88%.
46% of private preschools in Fairfield County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Fairfield County Private Preschools (2026-27)

Fairfield Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 633 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 28
Christian
1965 North Columbus Street
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 654-2889
Map of St. Joseph Central Catholic High School
Gr: PK-12 | 532 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
702 Croghan St
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 332-9947
St. Mary Elementary School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
309 E Chestnut St
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 654-1632
Map of Faith Academy
Gr: NS | 54 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2610 W Fair Ave
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 653-1358
The Goddard School Of Pickerington Photo
Gr: K | 18 students
Daycare / Preschool
12916 Stonecreek Drive Nw
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 866-3494
Map of Lancaster Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Montessori School
1111 W Fair Ave
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-0592
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Map of Little Tigers Preschool Inc
Gr: PK-K | 92 students
Daycare / Preschool
94 W Church Street
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 837-3932
Map of Owls Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Montessori School (Christian)
1458 Tiki Ln
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-1635
Pickerington KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1545 Cross Creeks Blvd.
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 751-9707
Map of Primrose School At Polaris
Gr: PK-K | 131 students
Daycare / Preschool
561 Westar Blvd
Westerville, OH 43082
(614) 899-2588
Map of Primrose School Of Pickerington
Gr: PK-K | 66 students
Daycare / Preschool
131 Clint Dr
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 575-9930
Map of Redeemer Lutheran Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 162 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1400 Concordia Dr
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 653-9727
Map of Winderly Lane KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1829 Winderly Ln
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 759-8667
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Fairfield County Private Preschools (Closed)

Map of Bremen Holiness School
Gr: 5-12 | 10 students
Christian
1300 Mount Zwingli Rd Se
Bremen, OH 43107
(740) 569-4770
Map of Christ's Church Christian Academy
Gr: 1-11 | 11 students
Church of Christ
1440 Ridge Rd Ne
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-0254

Overview

Category
This State (OH)
US
# Schools
13 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Students
1,996 Students
141,203 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Students of Color
12%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
117 Teachers
11,746 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
72%
48%
Average Class Size
17 students
18 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1280
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,250
$8,306
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
88%
Average Endowment Size
$11 million
$22.48 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.61

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,214 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
2,953 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
77 Students
5,936 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
38 Students
10,384 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# White Students
1,036 Students
76,039 Students
% White Students
55%
53%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
172 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
709 Students
46,082 Students
% of Others Students
38%
32%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Fairfield County, OH?
The top ranked private preschools in Fairfield County, OH include St. Joseph Central Catholic High School, St. Mary Elementary School, and Fairfield Christian Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Fairfield County?
13 private preschools are located in Fairfield County.
How diverse are private preschools in Fairfield County?
Fairfield County private preschools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Fairfield County?
46% of private preschools in Fairfield County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Fairfield County are often viewed compared to one another?

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