For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,752 students in Howard County, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Howard County, IN are Eastern Elementary School, Howard Elementary School and Boulevard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Howard County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Howard County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eastern Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
308 S Harrison St
Greentown, IN 46936
(765) 628-7866
Greentown, IN 46936
(765) 628-7866
Gr: PK-5 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Howard Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3526 N 300 E
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2326
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2326
Gr: PK-6 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Boulevard Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1901 W Blvd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8070
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8070
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Lafayette Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
919 N Korby St
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7060
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7060
Gr: PK-5 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Sycamore
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7090
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7090
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5500 Wea Dr
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 453-3800
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 453-3800
Gr: PK-4 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Bon Air Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Apperson Way N
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7030
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7030
Gr: PK-2 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Pettit Park School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 W Havens
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7075
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7075
Gr: PK-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Elwood Haynes Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
910 S Cooper
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7050
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7050
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Howard County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1234 N Courtland
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7040
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7040
Gr: K-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
900 S Goyer Rd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 454-7045
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 454-7045
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
923 North Korby St
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7065
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7065
Gr: 8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
3700 East 300 South
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 453-1500
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 453-1500
Gr: 4-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
1500 South Washington St
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 454-7100
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 454-7100
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Howard County, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Howard County, IN include Eastern Elementary School, Howard Elementary School and Boulevard Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Howard County?
9 public preschools are located in Howard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard County?
Howard County public preschools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Howard County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Howard County include: Pettit Park School vs. Elwood Haynes Elementary School, Elwood Haynes Elementary School vs. Pettit Park School, Bon Air Elementary School vs. Eastern Elementary School
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