For the 2025 school year, there are 10 magnet public preschools serving 4,534 students in Indiana.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public preschools in Indiana are Forest Glen Elementary School, Rousseau Mcclellan School 91 and George Washington Carver School 87. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indiana magnet public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Preschools in Indiana (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest Glen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6333 Lee Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4900
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4900
Grades: PK-6
| 934 students
Rank: #22.
Rousseau Mcclellan School 91
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5111 Evanston Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4291
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4291
Grades: PK-8
| 537 students
Rank: #33.
George Washington Carver School 87
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2411 Indpls Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4287
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4287
Grades: PK-8
| 401 students
Rank: #44.
Ips/butler Lab At William Bell 60
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3330 N Pennsylvania
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4369
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4369
Grades: PK-8
| 615 students
Rank: #55.
Csa Fodrea Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2775 Illinois St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4321
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4321
Grades: PK-6
| 351 students
Rank: #66.
Pine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1660 Co Line Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2114
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2114
Grades: PK-6
| 397 students
Rank: #77.
Marquette Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1818 Bergan St
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-2400
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-2400
Grades: PK-6
| 403 students
Rank: #88.
Charles Warren Fairbanks Sch 105
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8620 Montery Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 226-4105
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 226-4105
Grades: PK-6
| 448 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bunche Elementary School
Magnet School
1111 Greene St
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 467-4790
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 467-4790
Grades: PK-K
| 233 students
Rank: n/an/a
Whitney M Young Early Childhood
Magnet School
1026 E Pontiac St
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 467-8950
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 467-8950
Grades: PK-K
| 215 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public preschools in Indiana?
The top ranked magnet public preschools in Indiana include Forest Glen Elementary School, Rousseau Mcclellan School 91 and George Washington Carver School 87.
How many magnet public preschools are located in Indiana?
10 magnet public preschools are located in Indiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Indiana?
Indiana magnet public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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