For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 806 students in Clay County, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Clay County, IN are Meridian Street Elementary School, East Side Elementary School and Forest Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Clay County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meridian Street Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
410 N Meridian
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-8560
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-8560
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #22.
East Side Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
936 E National
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-8755
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-8755
Grades: PK-5
| 215 students
Rank: #33.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 S Alabama St
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 443-7621
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 443-7621
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Clay County, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Clay County, IN include Meridian Street Elementary School, East Side Elementary School and Forest Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clay County?
3 public preschools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Clay County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Clay County include: Forest Park Elementary School vs. East Side Elementary School, Meridian Street Elementary School vs. East Side Elementary School, East Side Elementary School vs. Meridian Street Elementary School
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