For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,257 students in Harrison County, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Harrison County, IN are Morgan Elementary School, Heth-washington Elementary School and South Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Harrison County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Harrison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12225 Hwy 135 Ne
Palmyra, IN 47164
(812) 364-6138
Palmyra, IN 47164
(812) 364-6138
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Heth-washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2450 Heth-washington Rd Sw
Central, IN 47110
(812) 732-4766
Central, IN 47110
(812) 732-4766
Gr: PK-6 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
South Central Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6595 E Hwy 11 Se
Elizabeth, IN 47117
(812) 969-2973
Elizabeth, IN 47117
(812) 969-2973
Gr: PK-6 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Corydon Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
506 Country Club Rd Ne
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4183
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4183
Gr: PK-3 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
New Middletown Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2460 New Middletown Rd Se
New Middletown, IN 47160
(812) 968-3225
New Middletown, IN 47160
(812) 968-3225
Gr: PK-6 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
North Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1115 W Whiskey Run Rd Nw
Ramsey, IN 47166
(812) 347-2419
Ramsey, IN 47166
(812) 347-2419
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Harrison County Spec Educational Coop
Special Education School
121 High School Rd
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-2094
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-2094
Gr: PK-12
Harrison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1230 Hwy 64 Nw
Ramsey, IN 47166
(812) 347-3576
Ramsey, IN 47166
(812) 347-3576
Gr: 5-6 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Harrison County, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Harrison County, IN include Morgan Elementary School, Heth-washington Elementary School and South Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Harrison County?
7 public preschools are located in Harrison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County?
Harrison County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Harrison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Harrison County include: Morgan Elementary School vs. North Harrison Elementary School, Corydon Elementary School vs. North Harrison Elementary School, North Harrison Elementary School vs. Corydon Elementary School
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