For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,068 students in Newburgh, IN. The top-ranked public preschool in Newburgh, IN is John H Castle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newburgh, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Newburgh have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Newburgh, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John H Castle Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3077 Hwy 261
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 853-8878
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 853-8878
Gr: PK-5 | 965 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Warrick County Preschool
Special Education School
3199 Sr 261
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 897-6578
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 897-6578
Gr: PK | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Newburgh, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Newburgh, IN include John H Castle Elementary School. Newburgh has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public preschools are located in Newburgh?
2 public preschools are located in Newburgh.
What is the racial composition of students in Newburgh?
Newburgh public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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