For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 550 students in Lafayette, IN.
The top-ranked public preschool in Lafayette, IN is Glen Acres Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette, IN public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Lafayette have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lafayette, IN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glen Acres Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3767 Kimberly Dr
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 771-6150
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 771-6150
Gr: PK-4 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Lafayette, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1840 S 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 772-4770
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 772-4770
Gr: K-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
1415 Ball St
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 476-2900
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 476-2900
Gr: K-5 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
1904 Elmwood Ave
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 420-9617
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 420-9617
Gr: K-8 | 149 students Minority enrollment: 24%
1100 Elizabeth Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 807-8550
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 807-8550
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
1100 Elizabeth St
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 476-2910
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 476-2910
Gr: K-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lafayette, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lafayette, IN include Glen Acres Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lafayette?
1 public preschools are located in Lafayette.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette?
Lafayette public preschools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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