Top 5 Best Columbus Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,934 students in Columbus, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Columbus, IN are Southside Elementary School, Parkside Elementary School and Csa Fodrea Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbus, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Columbus have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Best Columbus, IN Public Preschools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southside Elementary School
Math: 64% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1320 W 200 S
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4423
Grades: PK-6
| 895 students
Rank: #22.
Parkside Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1400 Parkside Dr
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4314
Grades: PK-6
| 752 students
Rank: #33.
Csa Fodrea Campus
Magnet School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2775 Illinois St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4321
Grades: PK-6
| 345 students
Rank: #44.
L F Smith Elementary School
Math: 34% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4505 Waycross Dr
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-4317
Grades: PK-6
| 471 students
Rank: #55.
Clifty Creek Elementary School
Math: 27% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4625 E 50 N
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-4342
Grades: PK-6
| 601 students
Rank: #66.
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School
Math: 24% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2675 California
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4307
Grades: PK-6
| 754 students
Rank: n/an/a
Columbus Area Career Connection
Vocational School
1400 25th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4240
Grades: PK-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
1209 S Sycamore St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4569
Grades: PK
| 116 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Columbus, Indiana

Columbus, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4355 East 600 North 120
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 372-4849
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
3136 N National Rd-suite E
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 314-7078
Grades: 7-12
| 124 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Columbus, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Columbus, IN include Southside Elementary School, Parkside Elementary School and Csa Fodrea Campus.
How many public preschools are located in Columbus, IN?
8 public preschools are located in Columbus, IN.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus, IN?
Columbus, IN public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

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