For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 749 students in Franklin County, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Franklin County, IN are Brookville Elementary School and Laurel School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Franklin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brookville Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10160 Oxford Pike
Brookville, IN 47012
(765) 647-3503
Brookville, IN 47012
(765) 647-3503
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Laurel School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13246 Sr 121
Laurel, IN 47024
(765) 698-3851
Laurel, IN 47024
(765) 698-3851
Gr: PK-6 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Franklin County, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Franklin County, IN include Brookville Elementary School and Laurel School.
How many public preschools are located in Franklin County?
2 public preschools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public preschools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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