For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 574 students in Sidney, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Sidney, OH are Fairlawn Elementary School and Whittier Early Childhood Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sidney, 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 82% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Sidney have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Sidney, OH (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.
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 Sidney, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Sidney, OH include Fairlawn Elementary School and Whittier Early Childhood Center.
How many public preschools are located in Sidney?
2 public preschools are located in Sidney.
What is the racial composition of students in Sidney?
Sidney public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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