For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,442 students in Dekalb County, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Dekalb County, IN are James R Watson Elementary School, Mckenney-harrison Elementary School and Country Meadow Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dekalb County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Dekalb County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Dekalb County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James R Watson Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Eckhart Ave
Auburn, IN 46706
(260) 920-1014
Auburn, IN 46706
(260) 920-1014
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
Rank: #22.
Mckenney-harrison Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 South Indiana Ave
Auburn, IN 46706
(260) 920-1015
Auburn, IN 46706
(260) 920-1015
Grades: PK-5
| 648 students
Rank: #33.
Country Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2410 Cr 10
Ashley, IN 46705
(260) 920-1017
Ashley, IN 46705
(260) 920-1017
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #44.
J E Ober Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Houston St
Garrett, IN 46738
(260) 357-3112
Garrett, IN 46738
(260) 357-3112
Grades: PK-5
| 707 students
Rank: #55.
Waterloo Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Douglas St
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260) 920-1011
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260) 920-1011
Grades: PK-5
| 194 students
Dekalb County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Star Academy Of Columbus (Closed 2009)
Charter School
7236 County Road 427
Auburn, IN 46706
Auburn, IN 46706
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dekalb County, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Dekalb County, IN include James R Watson Elementary School, Mckenney-harrison Elementary School and Country Meadow Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dekalb County, IN?
5 public preschools are located in Dekalb County, IN.
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb County, IN?
Dekalb County, IN public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
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