For the 2025-26 school year, there are 60 blue ribbon public preschools serving 25,156 students in Indiana.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Indiana are Oak Trace Elementary School, Childs Elementary School and Zionsville Pleasant View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indiana blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Indiana (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Trace Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
16504 Oak Ridge Rd
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-6400
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-6400
Gr: PK-4 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Childs Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2211 S High St
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-7756
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-7756
Gr: PK-6 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Zionsville Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4700 S 975 E
Zionsville, IN 46077
(317) 873-2376
Zionsville, IN 46077
(317) 873-2376
Gr: PK-4 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Boone Meadow
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5555 S Main St
Whitestown, IN 46075
(317) 873-2226
Whitestown, IN 46075
(317) 873-2226
Gr: PK-4 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Ireland Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2386 N 500 W
Ireland, IN 47545
(812) 482-7751
Ireland, IN 47545
(812) 482-7751
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Smoky Row Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
900 W 136th St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-4084
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-4084
Gr: PK-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Meadowview Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7950 W 050 S
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-7702
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-7702
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Ferdinand Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
402 E 8th St
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 817-0900
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 817-0900
Gr: PK-4 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Unionville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8144 E Sr 45
Unionville, IN 47468
(812) 332-0175
Unionville, IN 47468
(812) 332-0175
Gr: PK-6 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Geist Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14051 E 104th St
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 915-4260
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 915-4260
Gr: PK-4 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1111.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11750 E 300 S
Zionsville, IN 46077
(317) 733-4007
Zionsville, IN 46077
(317) 733-4007
Gr: PK-4 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1212.
Frank H Hammond Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1301 Fran-lin Pky
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 838-2060
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 838-2060
Gr: PK-5 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1313.
North Salem Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7027 N Sr 75
North Salem, IN 46165
(317) 994-3000
North Salem, IN 46165
(317) 994-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1414.
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13726 N Sr 245
Lamar, IN 47550
(812) 544-2929
Lamar, IN 47550
(812) 544-2929
Gr: PK-6 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1515.
George Bibich Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14600 W 81st St
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 322-1185
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 322-1185
Gr: PK-4 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1616.
Thorpe Creek Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14642 E 126th St
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 594-4310
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 594-4310
Gr: PK-4 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1717.
Loge Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
915 N 4th St
Boonville, IN 47601
(812) 897-2230
Boonville, IN 47601
(812) 897-2230
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1818.
Hazel Dell Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3025 Westfield Rd
Noblesville, IN 46062
(317) 773-2914
Noblesville, IN 46062
(317) 773-2914
Gr: PK-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1919.
Chrisney Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
311 Church St
Chrisney, IN 47611
(812) 362-8200
Chrisney, IN 47611
(812) 362-8200
Gr: PK-6 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2020.
Thorntown Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Mill St
Thorntown, IN 46071
(765) 485-2447
Thorntown, IN 46071
(765) 485-2447
Gr: PK-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
David Turnham Education Center
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Dunn & Locust Sts
Dale, IN 47523
(812) 937-4300
Dale, IN 47523
(812) 937-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Utica Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
210 Maplehurst Dr
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4878
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4878
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1201 Riley Rd
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7211
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7211
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Porter Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
208 S 725 W
Hebron, IN 46341
(219) 476-3455
Hebron, IN 46341
(219) 476-3455
Gr: PK-3 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2525.
Sugar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4135 W Smith Valley Rd
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 887-4707
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 887-4707
Gr: PK-5 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2626.
Swanson Traditional School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17677 Parker Dr
South Bend, IN 46635
(574) 393-2700
South Bend, IN 46635
(574) 393-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2727.
Centerton Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6075 High St
Martinsville, IN 46151
(317) 831-3410
Martinsville, IN 46151
(317) 831-3410
Gr: PK-4 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2828.
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12900 Fairbanks
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 662-3600
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 662-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Ladoga Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
418 E Taylor St
Ladoga, IN 47954
(765) 942-2203
Ladoga, IN 47954
(765) 942-2203
Gr: PK-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Pine Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4613 S Pine Ridge Rd
Birdseye, IN 47513
(812) 817-0900
Birdseye, IN 47513
(812) 817-0900
Gr: PK-4 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #3131.
Deputy Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14350 W Mulberry
Deputy, IN 47230
(812) 274-8007
Deputy, IN 47230
(812) 274-8007
Gr: PK-4 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7980 E Walnut St
Lexington, IN 47138
(812) 752-8924
Lexington, IN 47138
(812) 752-8924
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12225 Hwy 135 Ne
Palmyra, IN 47164
(812) 364-6138
Palmyra, IN 47164
(812) 364-6138
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #3434.
Kolling Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8801 Wicker Ave
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-8577
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-8577
Gr: PK-4 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3535.
Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1450 S Main St
Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 663-8800
Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 663-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Indiana?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Indiana include Oak Trace Elementary School, Childs Elementary School and Zionsville Pleasant View Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Indiana?
60 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Indiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Indiana?
Indiana blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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