For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,649 students in Henry County, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Henry County, IN are James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School, Shenandoah Elementary School and Westwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henry County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Henry County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Henry County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 Riley Rd
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7211
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7211
Grades: PK-6
| 235 students
Rank: #22.
Shenandoah Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5256 N Raider Rd
Middletown, IN 47356
(765) 354-6636
Middletown, IN 47356
(765) 354-6636
Grades: PK-5
| 624 students
Rank: #33.
Westwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1015 S Greensboro Pike
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7215
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7215
Grades: PK-6
| 260 students
Rank: #44.
Knightstown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8632 S Sr 109
Knightstown, IN 46148
(765) 345-2151
Knightstown, IN 46148
(765) 345-2151
Grades: PK-3
| 382 students
Rank: #55.
Wilbur Wright Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1950 Washington St
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7217
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7217
Grades: PK-6
| 294 students
Rank: #66.
Eastwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
806 S 22nd St
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7205
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7205
Grades: PK-6
| 274 students
Rank: #77.
Blue River Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4713 N Viking Trail
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 836-4851
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 836-4851
Grades: PK-6
| 322 students
Rank: #88.
Parker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1819 Roosevelt
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7209
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7209
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Henry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
329 South 5th St
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7207
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7207
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Henry County Youth Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
103 West Cr 100 North
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-9603
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-9603
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
232 Vine Street
Kennard, IN 47351
(765) 785-2221
Kennard, IN 47351
(765) 785-2221
Grades: K-4
| 83 students
Morton Memorial School (Issch) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
10892 N Sr 140
Knightstown, IN 46148
(765) 345-5141
Knightstown, IN 46148
(765) 345-5141
Grades: 4-12
| 113 students
New Castle Area Vocational School (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
801 Parkview Dr
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-6680
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-6680
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
North Campus Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1407 Walnut St
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7237
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7237
Grades: 6-12
| 107 students
408 W Main St
Spiceland, IN 47385
(765) 987-7822
Spiceland, IN 47385
(765) 987-7822
Grades: 1-4
| 72 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Henry County, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Henry County, IN include James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School, Shenandoah Elementary School and Westwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Henry County?
8 public preschools are located in Henry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henry County?
Henry County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Henry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Henry County include: Parker Elementary School vs. Wilbur Wright Elementary School, Wilbur Wright Elementary School vs. Parker Elementary School, Knightstown Elementary School vs. Shenandoah Elementary School
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