For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 856 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 48%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 52% 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 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Shelby County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairlawn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18800 Johnston Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-5930
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-5930
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Jackson Center Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
204 S Linden St
Jackson Center, OH 45334
(937) 596-6053
Jackson Center, OH 45334
(937) 596-6053
Grades: PK-6
| 323 students
Rank: #33.
Whittier Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
(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
Grades: PK
| 251 students
Shelby County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
102 North Miami Ave
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2258
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2258
Grades: K-3
| 208 students
702 S Main Ave
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2267
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2267
Grades: PK-K
| 95 students
315 W Russell Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2271
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2271
Grades: K-3
| 127 students
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 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 38% (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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