For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 991 students in Jennings County, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jennings County, IN are Brush Creek Elementary School, North Vernon Elementary School and Sand Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jennings County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Jennings County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jennings County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brush Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4275 E Us Hwy 50
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 458-6582
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 458-6582
Gr: PK-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
North Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 W Walnut
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-4903
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-4903
Gr: PK-6 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Sand Creek Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1450 W Cr 500 N
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 352-9343
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 352-9343
Gr: PK-6 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Jennings County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Webster St
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-7830
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-7830
Gr: PK-K | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
1200 West O And M Ave
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-2905
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-2905
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jennings County, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jennings County, IN include Brush Creek Elementary School, North Vernon Elementary School and Sand Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jennings County?
2 public preschools are located in Jennings County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jennings County?
Jennings County public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Jennings County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jennings County include: Sand Creek Elementary School vs. North Vernon Elementary School, North Vernon Elementary School vs. Sand Creek Elementary School
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