For the 2026 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 53% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meridian Street Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
410 N Meridian
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-8560
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-8560
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
East Side Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
936 E National
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-8755
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-8755
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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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