For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,220 students in Jackson County, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, IN are Medora Stem Academy, Brownstown Elementary School and Seymour-redding Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, 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 33% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jackson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Medora Stem Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
82 S George
Medora, IN 47260
(812) 966-2201
Medora, IN 47260
(812) 966-2201
Gr: PK-5 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Brownstown Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
612 S Base Rd
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-3680
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-3680
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Seymour-redding Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 N Ewing St
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5621
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5621
Gr: PK-4 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Seymour-jackson Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
508 B Ave East
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5709
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5709
Gr: PK-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Crothersville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
109 S Preston St
Crothersville, IN 47229
(812) 793-2622
Crothersville, IN 47229
(812) 793-2622
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, IN include Medora Stem Academy, Brownstown Elementary School and Seymour-redding Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jackson County?
5 public preschools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jackson County include: Brownstown Elementary School vs. Seymour-jackson Elementary School, Crothersville Elementary School vs. Medora Stem Academy, Crothersville Elementary School vs. Seymour-redding Elementary School
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