For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 761 students in Hartford City, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hartford City, IN are Blackford Primary School and Blackford Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hartford City, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Hartford City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hartford City, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blackford Primary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1515 S Monroe St
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7584
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7584
Gr: PK-2 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Blackford Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Mcdonald
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7595
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7595
Gr: PK-6 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hartford City, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hartford City, IN include Blackford Primary School and Blackford Intermediate School.
How many public preschools are located in Hartford City?
2 public preschools are located in Hartford City.
What is the racial composition of students in Hartford City?
Hartford City public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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