For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 4,892 students in Madison County, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Madison County, IN are Pendleton Elementary School, Maple Ridge Elementary School and Lapel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Madison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pendleton Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
327 S East St
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2117
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2117
Gr: PK-6 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Maple Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8537 S Cr 650 W
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-3818
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-3818
Gr: PK-6 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Lapel Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2865 S Sr 13
Lapel, IN 46051
(765) 534-3101
Lapel, IN 46051
(765) 534-3101
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Summitville School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 E Mill St
Summitville, IN 46070
(765) 536-2875
Summitville, IN 46070
(765) 536-2875
Gr: PK-2 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Alexandria Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
308 W 11th St
Alexandria, IN 46001
(765) 724-4166
Alexandria, IN 46001
(765) 724-4166
Gr: PK-6 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Frankton Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1303 Sr 128 W
Frankton, IN 46044
(765) 754-7545
Frankton, IN 46044
(765) 754-7545
Gr: PK-6 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3525 Winding Way
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2119
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2119
Gr: PK-4 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Elwood Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
940 N 19th St
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-7381
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-7381
Gr: PK-2 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Madison County, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Madison County, IN include Pendleton Elementary School, Maple Ridge Elementary School and Lapel Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Madison County?
8 public preschools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Madison County include: Lapel Elementary School vs. Frankton Elementary School, Elwood Elementary School vs. Frankton Elementary School, Alexandria Monroe Elementary School vs. Frankton Elementary School
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