For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,587 students in Dubois County, IN. The top-ranked public preschools in Dubois County, IN are Ireland Elementary School, Nancy Hanks Elementary School and Ferdinand Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dubois County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Dubois County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Dubois County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Nancy Hanks Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19260 N Sr 162
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 357-5091
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 357-5091
Gr: PK-6 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
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 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
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 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Jasper Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3799 N Portersville Rd
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 482-2529
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 482-2529
Gr: PK-5 | 1,023 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Holland Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
408 Meridian St
Holland, IN 47541
(812) 536-2441
Holland, IN 47541
(812) 536-2441
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Huntingburg Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 W Sunset Dr
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 683-1172
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 683-1172
Gr: PK-5 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Northeast Dubois Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5533 E St Raphael St
Dubois, IN 47527
(812) 678-3011
Dubois, IN 47527
(812) 678-3011
Gr: PK-2 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Dubois County, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Dubois County, IN include Ireland Elementary School, Nancy Hanks Elementary School and Ferdinand Elementary School. Dubois County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public preschools are located in Dubois County?
9 public preschools are located in Dubois County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dubois County?
Dubois County public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Dubois County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Dubois County include: Holland Elementary School vs. Huntingburg Elementary School, Ireland Elementary School vs. Huntingburg Elementary School, Huntingburg Elementary School vs. Ireland Elementary School
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