Best Public Preschools in New Castle, IN (2026)

Best New Castle Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,462 students in New Castle, IN.

The top-ranked public preschools in New Castle, IN are James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School, Wilbur Wright Elementary School and Blue River Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

New Castle, IN public preschools have an score of 42% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in New Castle have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in New Castle, IN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
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1201 Riley Rd
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7211

Gr: PK-6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Rank: #22.

Wilbur Wright Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 33%)
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1950 Washington St
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7217

Gr: PK-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Rank: #33.

Blue River Valley Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
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4713 N Viking Trail
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 836-4851

Gr: PK-6 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #44.

Eastwood Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
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806 S 22nd St
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7205

Gr: PK-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Rank: #55.

Parker Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
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1819 Roosevelt
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7209

Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

[+] Show Closed 51��s in New Castle, Indiana

New Castle, Indiana 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Greenstreet Elementary School (Closed 2011)

329 South 5th St
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7207

Gr: K-6

Henry County Youth Center (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

103 West Cr 100 North
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-9603

Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

New Castle Area Vocational School (Closed 2006)

Vocational School

801 Parkview Dr
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-6680

North Campus Alternative School (Closed 2006)

Alternative School

1407 Walnut St
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7237

Gr: 6-12 | 107 students Minority enrollment: 4%

Sunnyside Elementary School (Closed 2023)

2601 S 14th St
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7213

Gr: K-4 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in New Castle, IN?

The top-ranked public preschools in New Castle, IN include James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School, Wilbur Wright Elementary School and Blue River Valley Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in New Castle?

5 public preschools are located in New Castle.

What is the racial composition of students in New Castle?

New Castle public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Which public preschools in New Castle are often viewed compared to one another?