For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 457 students in Anderson, IN.
The top ranked public preschool in Anderson, IN is Edgewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anderson, IN public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Anderson have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Anderson, IN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3525 Winding Way
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2119
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2119
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Anderson, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1229 Lincoln St
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2121
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2121
Gr: 9-12
Compass Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2010 Brentwood Drive
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-6571
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-6571
Gr: 6-10 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
2300 Lindberg Rd
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2047
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2047
Gr: 4-6 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Ebbertt Education Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1229 Lincoln St
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2121
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2121
Gr: PK-12
1600 Hillcrest Ave
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2130
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2130
Gr: K-5
2108 East 200 North
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2059
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2059
Gr: 9-12
550 W 37th St
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2099
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2099
Gr: K-5 | 159 students Minority enrollment: 20%
112 E Vineyard St
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2117
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2117
Gr: K-5 | 251 students Minority enrollment: 9%
1815 Indiana Ave
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2055
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2055
Gr: 4-6 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
802 E 5th St
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2115
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2115
Gr: K-5 | 226 students Minority enrollment: 13%
630 Nichol Ave
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2086
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2086
Gr: K-2 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
101 W 29th St
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2051
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2051
Gr: 6-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
4500 S Main St
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2107
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2107
Gr: 1-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
4500 Main St
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2360
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2360
Gr: PK | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
119 West 29th St
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2051
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2051
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Anderson, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Anderson, IN include Edgewood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Anderson?
1 public preschools are located in Anderson.
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson?
Anderson public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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