For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 286 students in Knox County, IN.
The top-ranked public preschool in Knox County, IN is Francis Vigo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, IN public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Knox 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 Black), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Knox County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Francis Vigo Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1513 Main Street
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5817
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5817
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Knox County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Area District #43 - Twin Rivers Cte Area (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
4207 Purdue Rd
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-0801
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-0801
Gr: 9-12
North Knox Alternative Education (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
11110 N Sr 159
Bicknell, IN 47512
(812) 882-7538
Bicknell, IN 47512
(812) 882-7538
Gr: 6-12
200 South 3rd St
Edwardsport, IN 47528
(812) 735-5780
Edwardsport, IN 47528
(812) 735-5780
Gr: K-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
2134 Washington Ave
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5167
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5167
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Knox County, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Knox County, IN include Francis Vigo Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Knox County?
1 public preschools are located in Knox County.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County?
Knox County public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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