For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,339 students in Kosciusko County, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Kosciusko County, IN are Mentone Elementary School, North Webster Elementary School and Claypool Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kosciusko County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Kosciusko County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Kosciusko County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mentone Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 E Jackson St
Mentone, IN 46539
(574) 598-2590
Mentone, IN 46539
(574) 598-2590
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
North Webster Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5745 N 750 E
North Webster, IN 46555
(574) 834-7644
North Webster, IN 46555
(574) 834-7644
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Claypool Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2024 W 700 S
Claypool, IN 46510
(574) 566-2300
Claypool, IN 46510
(574) 566-2300
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Jefferson Dr
Winona Lake, IN 46590
(574) 267-7361
Winona Lake, IN 46590
(574) 267-7361
Gr: PK-6 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Leesburg Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6250 N Old Sr 15
Leesburg, IN 46538
(574) 453-4121
Leesburg, IN 46538
(574) 453-4121
Gr: PK-6 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Pierceton Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
434 S First St
Pierceton, IN 46562
(574) 594-2210
Pierceton, IN 46562
(574) 594-2210
Gr: PK-6 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Kosciusko County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
850 E Smith St
Warsaw, IN 46580
(574) 371-5019
Warsaw, IN 46580
(574) 371-5019
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students Minority enrollment: 9%
2134 N 700 W Po Box 128
Atwood, IN 46502
(574) 858-2551
Atwood, IN 46502
(574) 858-2551
Gr: K-6 | 147 students Minority enrollment: 3%
N Central Indiana Sp Ed Co-op (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 288
Warsaw, IN 46581
(574) 371-5098
Warsaw, IN 46581
(574) 371-5098
Po Box 99
Silver Lake, IN 46982
(260) 352-2680
Silver Lake, IN 46982
(260) 352-2680
Gr: K-6 | 120 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Kosciusko County, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Kosciusko County, IN include Mentone Elementary School, North Webster Elementary School and Claypool Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kosciusko County?
6 public preschools are located in Kosciusko County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kosciusko County?
Kosciusko County public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Kosciusko County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Kosciusko County include: Mentone Elementary School vs. Leesburg Elementary School, Pierceton Elementary School vs. Leesburg Elementary School, Claypool Elementary School vs. Mentone Elementary School
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