For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 568 students in Ferdinand, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Ferdinand, IN are Nancy Hanks Elementary School and Ferdinand Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ferdinand, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Ferdinand have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% 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 Ferdinand, IN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nancy Hanks Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19260 N Sr 162
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 357-5091
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 357-5091
Gr: PK-6 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Ferdinand Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
402 E 8th St
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 817-0900
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 817-0900
Gr: PK-4 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Ferdinand, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Ferdinand, IN include Nancy Hanks Elementary School and Ferdinand Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ferdinand?
2 public preschools are located in Ferdinand.
What is the racial composition of students in Ferdinand?
Ferdinand 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).
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