For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,635 students in Orange County, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Orange County, IN are Springs Valley Elementary School, Throop Elementary School and Orleans Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Orange County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Orange County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Springs Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
356 S Larry Bird Blvd
French Lick, IN 47432
(812) 936-4820
French Lick, IN 47432
(812) 936-4820
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Throop Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Elm St
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-3537
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-3537
Gr: PK-6 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Orleans Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
637 E Washington St
Orleans, IN 47452
(812) 865-2688
Orleans, IN 47452
(812) 865-2688
Gr: PK-6 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Orange County, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Orange County, IN include Springs Valley Elementary School, Throop Elementary School and Orleans Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Orange County?
3 public preschools are located in Orange County.
What is the racial composition of students in Orange County?
Orange County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Orange County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Orange County include: Springs Valley Elementary School vs. Throop Elementary School, Throop Elementary School vs. Springs Valley Elementary School, Springs Valley Elementary School vs. Orleans Elementary School
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