Best Adams County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,966 students in Adams County, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Adams County, IN are Adams Central Elementary School, South Adams Elementary School and Bellmont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Adams County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adams Central Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
222 W Washington St
Monroe, IN 46772
(260) 692-6629
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
South Adams Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1012 Starfire Way
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-1101
Gr: PK-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Bellmont Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 North Adams Drive
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-3633
Gr: PK-5 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Adams County, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Adams County, IN include Adams Central Elementary School, South Adams Elementary School and Bellmont Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Adams County?
3 public preschools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Adams County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Adams County include: Adams Central Elementary School vs. Bellmont Elementary School

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