For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 4,194 students in Delaware County, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Delaware County, IN are East Washington Academy, North View Elementary School and West View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delaware County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Delaware County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Delaware County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Washington Academy
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 E Washington
Muncie, IN 47305
(765) 747-5434
Muncie, IN 47305
(765) 747-5434
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
North View Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
807 W Yale Ave
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5422
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5422
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
West View Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3401 W Gilbert St
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5437
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5437
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Muncie Central High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 N Walnut St
Muncie, IN 47305
(765) 747-5260
Muncie, IN 47305
(765) 747-5260
Gr: PK-12 | 1,348 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 E Centennial
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 747-5410
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 747-5410
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Grissom Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3201 S Macedonia Ave
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5401
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5401
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Inspire Academy - A Sch Of Inquiry
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2801 E 16th St
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 216-7980
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 216-7980
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
South View Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2100 S Franklin
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5226
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5226
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Delaware County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3900 E Wysor St
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 747-5386
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 747-5386
Gr: K-5 | 225 students Minority enrollment: 18%
1600 S Madison St
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5398
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5398
Gr: K-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
9710 W Cr 500 N
Gaston, IN 47342
(765) 358-3441
Gaston, IN 47342
(765) 358-3441
Gr: 3-5 | 180 students
2801 East 16th St
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 288-9633
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 288-9633
Gr: K-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
2809 W Purdue Ave
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5413
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5413
Gr: K-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
3701 W Godman Ave
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5416
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5416
Gr: PK-5 | 191 students Minority enrollment: 8%
1601 E 26th St
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5320
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5320
Gr: 9-12 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
3211 Mansfield Dr
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5360
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5360
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
3100 E Memorial Dr
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5431
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5431
Gr: K-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
201 Elm Street
Gaston, IN 47342
(765) 358-3335
Gaston, IN 47342
(765) 358-3335
Gr: PK | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Delaware County, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Delaware County, IN include East Washington Academy, North View Elementary School and West View Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Delaware County?
8 public preschools are located in Delaware County.
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware County?
Delaware County public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Delaware County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Delaware County include: South View Elementary School vs. Grissom Elementary School, Grissom Elementary School vs. South View Elementary School, Longfellow Elementary School vs. North View Elementary School
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