For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 6,224 students in Clark County, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Clark County, IN are Utica Elementary School, New Washington Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clark County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Clark County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Clark County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Utica Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
210 Maplehurst Dr
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4878
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4878
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
New Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
224 N Poplar St.
New Washington, IN 47162
(812) 293-3331
New Washington, IN 47162
(812) 293-3331
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17 Laurel Dr
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4868
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4868
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1250 Monroe St
Charlestown, IN 47111
(812) 256-7286
Charlestown, IN 47111
(812) 256-7286
Gr: PK-2 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Clarksville Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 N Randolph Ave
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 282-1447
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 282-1447
Gr: PK-4 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Henryville Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 N Ferguson St
Henryville, IN 47126
(812) 294-4806
Henryville, IN 47126
(812) 294-4806
Gr: PK-6 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2710 Hamburg Pike
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4855
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4855
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
W E Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2915 Charlestown Pk
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4888
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4888
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #99.
Northaven Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1907 Oak Ridge Dr
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4865
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4865
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1010.
Parkwood Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
748 Spicewood Dr
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 945-2387
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 945-2387
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1111.
Franklin Square Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
605 E Court Ave
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4802
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4802
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
8604 Commerce Park Dr
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 248-7250
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 248-7250
Gr: PK-1 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Clark County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
420 Ewing Ln
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4858
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4858
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
435 West Stansifer Ave
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 282-9644
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 282-9644
Gr: K-5
Old Corden Porter School (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
630 Meigs Ave
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4891
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4891
Gr: 4-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
201 E 15th St
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4874
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4874
Gr: PK-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Clark County, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Clark County, IN include Utica Elementary School, New Washington Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clark County?
12 public preschools are located in Clark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clark County?
Clark County public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Clark County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Clark County include: Riverside Elementary School vs. Utica Elementary School, Pleasant Ridge Elementary School vs. Silver Creek Primary School, Parkwood Elementary School vs. Clarksville Elementary School
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