For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,949 students in Noble County, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Noble County, IN are Avilla Elementary School, Wayne Center Elementary School and Rome City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Noble County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Noble County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Noble County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Avilla Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 W Washington St
Avilla, IN 46710
(260) 897-2301
Avilla, IN 46710
(260) 897-2301
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Wayne Center Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1231 E Appleman Rd
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-2548
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-2548
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Rome City Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Jefferson St
Rome City, IN 46784
(260) 854-3241
Rome City, IN 46784
(260) 854-3241
Gr: PK-5 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
North Side Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
302 E Harding St
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-1354
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-1354
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1350 S Sherman St
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 349-2200
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 349-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
500 W Union St
Ligonier, IN 46767
(260) 894-3191
Ligonier, IN 46767
(260) 894-3191
Gr: PK-1 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Noble County, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Noble County, IN include Avilla Elementary School, Wayne Center Elementary School and Rome City Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Noble County?
7 public preschools are located in Noble County.
What is the racial composition of students in Noble County?
Noble County public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Noble County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Noble County include: Rome City Elementary School vs. South Side Elementary School, South Side Elementary School vs. Rome City Elementary School, Wayne Center Elementary School vs. South Side Elementary School
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