Top 10 Best Howard County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 4,345 students in Howard County, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Howard County, IN are Northwestern Elementary School, Eastern Elementary School and Howard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Howard County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Howard County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4223 W Rd 350 N
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2335
Grades: PK-6
| 676 students
Rank: #22.
Eastern Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
308 S Harrison St
Greentown, IN 46936
(765) 628-7866
Grades: PK-5
| 727 students
Rank: #33.
Howard Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3526 N 300 E
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2326
Grades: PK-6
| 301 students
Rank: #44.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 E Sycamore
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7090
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #55.
Boulevard Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 W Blvd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8070
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #66.
Lafayette Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
919 N Korby St
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7060
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #77.
Elwood Haynes Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
910 S Cooper
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7050
Grades: PK-5
| 598 students
Rank: #88.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5500 Wea Dr
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 453-3800
Grades: PK-4
| 550 students
Rank: #99.
Bon Air Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 Apperson Way N
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7030
Grades: PK-2
| 257 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kokomo Area Career Center
Vocational School
2415 S Berkley Rd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8021
Grades: PK-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Howard County, IN

Howard County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1234 N Courtland
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7040
Grades: K-5
| 177 students
900 S Goyer Rd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 454-7045
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
923 North Korby St
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7065
Grades: 8
| 106 students
300 West Lincoln Rd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8080
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
3700 East 300 South
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 453-1500
Grades: 4-5
| 177 students
1500 South Washington St
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 454-7100
Grades: K-5
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Howard County, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Howard County, IN include Northwestern Elementary School, Eastern Elementary School and Howard Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Howard County, IN?
10 public preschools are located in Howard County, IN.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard County, IN?
Howard County, IN public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

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