For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,860 students in Wells County, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Wells County, IN are Lancaster Central School, Ossian Elementary School and Bluffton-harrison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wells County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Wells County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wells County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lancaster Central School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3240 E 300 N
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 565-3135
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 565-3135
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Ossian Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
213 S Jefferson
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 622-4179
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 622-4179
Gr: PK-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Bluffton-harrison Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 E Spring St
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-0333
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-0333
Gr: PK-4 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Southern Wells Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9120 S 300 W
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-2121
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-2121
Gr: PK-6 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wells County, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wells County, IN include Lancaster Central School, Ossian Elementary School and Bluffton-harrison Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wells County?
3 public preschools are located in Wells County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wells County?
Wells County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Wells County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Wells County include: Ossian Elementary School vs. Lancaster Central School, Southern Wells Elementary School vs. Lancaster Central School, Lancaster Central School vs. Bluffton-harrison Elementary School
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