For the 2026 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 73% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Pickerington have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Violet Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8855 Education Dr
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2130
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2130
Gr: PK-4 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Sycamore Creek Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Sycamore Creek St
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2110
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2110
Gr: PK-4 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Pickerington Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
775 Long Rd
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2115
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2115
Gr: PK-4 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Pickerington, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
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.
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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