For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,896 students in Dearborn County, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Dearborn County, IN are North Dearborn Elementary School and Aurora Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dearborn County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Dearborn County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Dearborn County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Dearborn Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27650 Sawmill Road
West Harrison, IN 47060
(812) 576-1900
West Harrison, IN 47060
(812) 576-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Aurora Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6098 Squire Pl
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-2222
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-2222
Gr: PK-6 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
400 Tiger Blvd
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 537-7239
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 537-7239
Gr: PK-2 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Dearborn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
14733 Main St
Moores Hill, IN 47032
(812) 744-3184
Moores Hill, IN 47032
(812) 744-3184
Gr: K-6 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
27650 Sawmill Rd
West Harrison, IN 47060
(812) 576-1900
West Harrison, IN 47060
(812) 576-1900
Gr: 5-6 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Dearborn County, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Dearborn County, IN include North Dearborn Elementary School and Aurora Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dearborn County?
3 public preschools are located in Dearborn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dearborn County?
Dearborn County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Dearborn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Dearborn County include: Aurora Elementary School vs. Lawrenceburg Primary School, North Dearborn Elementary School vs. Lawrenceburg Primary School, Lawrenceburg Primary School vs. Aurora Elementary School
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