For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 3,880 students in Wayne County, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Wayne County, IN are Charles Elementary School, Northeastern Elementary School and Hagerstown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne 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 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wayne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charles Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2400 Reeveston Rd
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3441
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3441
Gr: PK-4 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Northeastern Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
534 W Wallace Rd
Fountain City, IN 47341
(765) 847-2595
Fountain City, IN 47341
(765) 847-2595
Gr: PK-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Hagerstown Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
299 N Sycamore St
Hagerstown, IN 47346
(765) 489-4555
Hagerstown, IN 47346
(765) 489-4555
Gr: PK-6 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Western Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Delaware
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-3622
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-3622
Gr: PK-6 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Crestdale Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Crestdale Drive
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3415
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3415
Gr: PK-4 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1707 Sw 'a' St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3445
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3445
Gr: PK-4 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Vaile Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 S 14th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3433
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3433
Gr: PK-4 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Nw 'l' St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3442
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3442
Gr: PK-4 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Starr Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 N 19th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3426
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3426
Gr: PK-4 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
3400 East Sr 29
Centerville, IN 47330
(765) 284-5074
Centerville, IN 47330
(765) 284-5074
Gr: PK | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
1281 Round Barn Rd S
Centerville, IN 47330
(765) 966-3911
Centerville, IN 47330
(765) 966-3911
Gr: PK-2 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wayne County, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wayne County, IN include Charles Elementary School, Northeastern Elementary School and Hagerstown Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wayne County?
10 public preschools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Wayne County include: Vaile Elementary School vs. Starr Elementary School, Crestdale Elementary School vs. Charles Elementary School, Westview Elementary School vs. Starr Elementary School
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