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Fairfield County Public Schools

Fairfield County, Ohio

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

46

public schools

Total Enrollment

26,404

students

School Districts

8

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Fairfield County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Ohio; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Fairfield County has 8 district entries. Pickerington Local is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 16 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 10 listed communities. Pickerington has the most listed schools, with 15 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 21 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

3 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

46

in Fairfield County

Reported Enrollment

26,404

46 schools reporting

School Districts

8

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary21
Middle11
High11
Other3

8 School Districts in Fairfield County

Pickerington Local

16 schools
11,362 students

Lancaster City

10 schools
6,263 students

Bloom-Carroll Local

4 schools
2,265 students

Fairfield Union Local

4 schools
1,927 students

Amanda-Clearcreek Local

4 schools
1,517 students

Liberty Union-Thurston Local

3 schools
1,209 students

Berne Union Local

2 schools
849 students

Walnut Township Local

2 schools
489 students

46 Public Schools in Fairfield County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 46 matching schools

Lancaster High School

Lancaster City

Lancaster, 43130 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,848 students

Pickerington High School Central

Pickerington Local

Pickerington, 43147 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,808 students

Pickerington High School North

Pickerington Local

Pickerington, 43147 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,628 students

Pickerington Lakeview Junior High

Pickerington Local

Pickerington, 43147 / Suburb: Large

Listed only7–8Middle873 students

Toll Gate Elementary

Pickerington Local

Pickerington, 43147 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–4Primary854 students

Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School

Pickerington Local

Pickerington, 43147 / Suburb: Large

Listed only7–8Middle846 students

Sycamore Creek Elementary School

Pickerington Local

Pickerington, 43147 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–4Primary749 students

General Sherman Junior High School

Lancaster City

Lancaster, 43130 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle707 students

Thomas Ewing Junior High School

Lancaster City

Lancaster, 43130 / Town: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle705 students

Bloom-Carroll High School

Bloom-Carroll Local

Carroll, 43112 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High670 students

Tussing Elementary School

Pickerington Local

Reynoldsburg, 43068 / City: Large

Listed onlyPK–4Primary663 students

Tarhe Trails Elementary School

Lancaster City

Lancaster, 43130 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyKG–5Primary638 students

Harmon Middle School

Pickerington Local

Pickerington, 43147 / Suburb: Large

Listed only5–6Middle636 students

Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School

Fairfield Union Local

Lancaster, 43130 / Rural: Distant

Listed only5–8Middle624 students

Medill Elementary School

Lancaster City

Lancaster, 43130 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary620 students

Diley Middle School

Pickerington Local

Pickerington, 43147 / Suburb: Large

Listed only5–6Middle583 students

Fairfield Union High School

Fairfield Union Local

Lancaster, 43130 / Rural: Distant

Listed only9–12High583 students

Violet Elementary School

Pickerington Local

Pickerington, 43147 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–4Primary582 students

Gorsuch West Elementary School

Lancaster City

Lancaster, 43130 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyKG–5Primary580 students

Bloom Carroll Intermediate School

Bloom-Carroll Local

Carroll, 43112 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only2–8Primary551 students

Fairfield County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Fairfield County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Ohio. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Fairfield County public school directory?

The directory lists 46 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Fairfield County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Fairfield County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Fairfield County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 3 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Fairfield County?

Start with the 8 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Fairfield County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Fairfield County Education OverviewCounty school score: 66/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.