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Best Fairfield County Private Preschools (2026-27)

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 84%.
46% of private preschools in Fairfield County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Fairfield County Private Preschools (2026-27)

Fairfield Christian Academy Photo
Fairfield Christian Academy
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
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Map of St. Joseph Central Catholic High School
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
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St. Mary Elementary School Photo
St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
309 E Chestnut St
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 654-1632
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Map of Faith Academy
Faith Academy
Gr: NS | 54 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2610 W Fair Ave
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 653-1358
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The Goddard School Of Pickerington
Gr: K | 18 students
Daycare / Preschool
12916 Stonecreek Drive Nw
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 866-3494
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Map of Lancaster Montessori School
Lancaster Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Montessori School
1111 W Fair Ave
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-0592
(1)
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Map of Little Tigers Preschool Inc
Little Tigers Preschool Inc
Gr: PK-K | 92 students
Daycare / Preschool
94 W Church Street
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 837-3932
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Map of Owls Montessori School
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
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Pickerington KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1545 Cross Creeks Blvd.
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 751-9707
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Map of Primrose School At Polaris
Primrose School At Polaris
Gr: PK-K | 131 students
Daycare / Preschool
561 Westar Blvd
Westerville, OH 43082
(614) 899-2588
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Map of Primrose School Of Pickerington
Primrose School Of Pickerington
Gr: PK-K | 66 students
Daycare / Preschool
131 Clint Dr
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 575-9930
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Map of Redeemer Lutheran Preschool
Redeemer Lutheran Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 162 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1400 Concordia Dr
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 653-9727
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Map of Winderly Lane KinderCare
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
Bremen Holiness School
Gr: 5-12 | 10 students
Christian
1300 Mount Zwingli Rd Se
Bremen, OH 43107
(740) 569-4770
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Map of Christ's Church Christian Academy
Christ's Church Christian Academy
Gr: 1-11 | 11 students
Church of Christ
1440 Ridge Rd Ne
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-0254
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Overview

Category
This State (OH)
US
# Schools
13 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearFairfield County Total Schools
202513
202413
202311
202211
202111
202012
201911
201811
20179
20169
20158
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# Students
1,996 Students
141,132 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearFairfield County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
2025181217191
2024180214187
2023137216185
2022153213188
2021153205184
2020142204179
2019149205182
2018142202181
2017135207183
2016132203181
2015132199173
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% Average Students of Color
12%
23%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearFairfield County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202512%23%32%
202412%23%32%
20237%23%32%
20223%22%31%
20213%21%32%
20204%20%31%
20196%20%31%
20186%19%30%
201715%24%31%
201612%24%31%
201512%24%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
117 Teachers
11,677 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearFairfield County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202517:113:112:1
202417:113:112:1
202319:113:112:1
202215:113:112:1
202115:113:112:1
202015:114:112:1
201916:114:112:1
201815:114:112:1
201713:114:112:1
201614:114:112:1
201514:115:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
72%
48%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearFairfield County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202572%48%51%
202472%47%51%
202345%45%51%
202272%46%51%
202172%46%50%
202072%46%50%
201972%46%50%
201872%44%50%
201745%43%49%
201650%43%49%
201550%46%48%
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Average Class Size
17 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearFairfield County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
2025171716
2024221716
2023221716
2022221716
2021221716
2020221716
2019221716
2018221716
2017221716
2016221716
2015221616
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Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
13 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearFairfield County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202561311
202411110
202311110
202211010
20211910
202071010
201971110
20187119
201712119
2016199
20158129
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Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1280

SAT Score Trends (2019-2025)

YearFairfield County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
2025120012981233
2024120012981229
2023120013001228
2022120012841226
2021120012831224
2020120012341221
2019120013031223
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Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
27

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearFairfield County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
2025242626
2024242626
2023242726
2022242726
2021242726
2020242726
2019242625
2018242625
2017242625
2016252525
2015252525
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,250
$10,748

Tuition Cost Trends (2018-2025)

YearFairfield County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
2025$9,250$10,865$12,988
2024$6,500$7,761$10,159
2023$7,500$6,991$9,500
2022$6,500$6,649$8,989
2021$6,048$6,456$8,661
2020$6,048$6,114$8,383
2019$6,048$6,030$8,266
2018$5,500$5,583$7,888
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Average Acceptance Rate
95%
84%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2019-2025)

YearFairfield County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202595%84%83%
202495%90%88%
202395%90%88%
202295%91%88%
202195%91%88%
202095%90%88%
201995%90%88%
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Average Endowment Size
$11 million
$70.84 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.61

Diversity Score Trends

YearFairfield County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20250.560.610.65
20240.560.610.65
20230.500.600.65
20220.330.570.64
20210.330.570.64
20200.360.570.64
20190.350.560.64
20180.350.570.64
20170.360.540.62
20160.360.540.62
20150.360.540.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,214 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
2,953 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearFairfield County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20251%2%4%
20242%2%5%
20221%2%5%
20211%3%5%
20201%3%4%
20191%2%5%
20181%2%5%
20171%3%3%
20161%2%3%
20151%2%3%
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# Hispanic Students
77 Students
5,936 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearFairfield County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20254%4%8%
20244%4%8%
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# Black Students
38 Students
10,384 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearFairfield County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20252%7%6%
20242%7%6%
20233%8%6%
20221%7%6%
20211%7%7%
20201%7%7%
20191%7%6%
20181%7%6%
20171%6%6%
20161%7%6%
20151%7%6%
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# White Students
1,036 Students
76,039 Students
% White Students
55%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearFairfield County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202555%54%48%
202455%54%48%
202360%56%48%
202280%59%50%
202180%59%50%
202078%59%51%
201978%59%52%
201878%59%52%
201778%62%54%
201678%62%54%
201578%63%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
172 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
709 Students
46,011 Students
% of Others Students
38%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearFairfield County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202538%31%34%
202437%31%33%
202337%29%33%
202218%29%31%
202118%28%31%
202020%28%31%
201920%29%30%
201820%29%30%
201718%27%30%
201618%27%29%
201518%26%29%
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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. Mary Elementary School, St. Joseph Central Catholic High 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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