For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,013 students in Starke County, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Starke County, IN are Knox Community Elementary School and Oregon-davis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Starke County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Starke County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Starke County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Knox Community Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 W Culver Rd
Knox, IN 46534
(574) 772-1633
Knox, IN 46534
(574) 772-1633
Gr: PK-4 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Oregon-davis Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5860 N 750 E
Hamlet, IN 46532
(574) 867-2711
Hamlet, IN 46532
(574) 867-2711
Gr: PK-6 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Starke County, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Starke County, IN include Knox Community Elementary School and Oregon-davis Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Starke County?
2 public preschools are located in Starke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Starke County?
Starke County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Starke County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Starke County include: Oregon-davis Elementary School vs. Knox Community Elementary School, Knox Community Elementary School vs. Oregon-davis Elementary School
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