For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,547 students in Putnam County, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Putnam County, IN are Bainbridge Elementary School, Cloverdale Elementary School and Fillmore Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Putnam County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bainbridge Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
412 S Washington
Bainbridge, IN 46105
(765) 522-6233
Bainbridge, IN 46105
(765) 522-6233
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cloverdale Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
311 E Logan St
Cloverdale, IN 46120
(765) 795-4339
Cloverdale, IN 46120
(765) 795-4339
Gr: PK-4 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Fillmore Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
161 S Main St
Fillmore, IN 46128
(765) 246-6136
Fillmore, IN 46128
(765) 246-6136
Gr: PK-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Roachdale Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
305 S Indiana
Roachdale, IN 46172
(765) 522-1732
Roachdale, IN 46172
(765) 522-1732
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Deer Meadow Ln
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-3518
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-3518
Gr: PK-2 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Putnam County, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Putnam County, IN include Bainbridge Elementary School, Cloverdale Elementary School and Fillmore Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Putnam County?
5 public preschools are located in Putnam County.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County?
Putnam County 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).
Which public preschools in Putnam County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Putnam County include: Bainbridge Elementary School vs. Cloverdale Elementary School, Cloverdale Elementary School vs. Bainbridge Elementary School, Roachdale Elementary School vs. Fillmore Elementary School
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