For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 460 students in Petersburg, IN.
The top-ranked public preschool in Petersburg, IN is Petersburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petersburg, IN public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Petersburg have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Petersburg, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Petersburg Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1415 E Alford St
Petersburg, IN 47567
(812) 354-6876
Petersburg, IN 47567
(812) 354-6876
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Petersburg, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Petersburg, IN include Petersburg Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Petersburg?
1 public preschools are located in Petersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Petersburg?
Petersburg public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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