For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 870 students in Shelby County, OH. The top-ranked public preschools in Shelby County, OH are Fairlawn Elementary School, Jackson Center Elementary School and Whittier Early Childhood Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Shelby County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairlawn Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18800 Johnston Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-5930
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-5930
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Jackson Center Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
204 S Linden St
Jackson Center, OH 45334
(937) 596-6053
Jackson Center, OH 45334
(937) 596-6053
Gr: PK-6 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Whittier Early Childhood Center
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Belmont St
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2275
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2275
Gr: PK | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Shelby County, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Shelby County, OH include Fairlawn Elementary School, Jackson Center Elementary School and Whittier Early Childhood Center. Shelby County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Ohio.
How many public preschools are located in Shelby County?
3 public preschools are located in Shelby County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County?
Shelby County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Shelby County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Shelby County include: Jackson Center Elementary School vs. Fairlawn Elementary School, Fairlawn Elementary School vs. Jackson Center Elementary School
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