For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,655 students in Franklin, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Franklin, IN are Creekside Elementary School, Needham Elementary School and Northwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Franklin have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Franklin, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 E Sr 44
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 346-8800
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 346-8800
Grades: PK-4
| 528 students
Rank: #22.
Needham Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1399 Upper Shelbyville Rd
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 738-5780
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 738-5780
Grades: PK-4
| 336 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
965 Grizzly Cub Dr
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 346-8900
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 346-8900
Grades: PK-4
| 506 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Webb Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Webb Ct
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 738-5790
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 738-5790
Grades: PK-4
| 285 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Franklin, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Franklin, IN include Creekside Elementary School, Needham Elementary School and Northwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Franklin?
4 public preschools are located in Franklin.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin?
Franklin public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Franklin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Franklin include: Northwood Elementary School vs. Creekside Elementary School, Creekside Elementary School vs. Northwood Elementary School
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