For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,837 students in Montgomery County, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, IN are Sugar Creek Elementary School, Ladoga Elementary School and Pleasant Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Montgomery County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sugar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4702 E 300 N
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 794-4855
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 794-4855
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Rank: #22.
Ladoga Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
418 E Taylor St
Ladoga, IN 47954
(765) 942-2203
Ladoga, IN 47954
(765) 942-2203
Grades: PK-5
| 157 students
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6895 N 100 W
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 339-4403
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 339-4403
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #44.
New Market Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
N Third St
New Market, IN 47965
(765) 866-0740
New Market, IN 47965
(765) 866-0740
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #55.
Lester B Sommer Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3794 W Us 136
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-3979
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-3979
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #66.
Walnut Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rd 775 E
New Ross, IN 47968
(765) 362-0542
New Ross, IN 47968
(765) 362-0542
Grades: PK-5
| 174 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 E Jefferson St
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-0005
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-0005
Grades: PK
| 145 students
Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Beard Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1601 E College
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-2690
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-2690
Grades: PK
| n/a students
506 E Green St
Waveland, IN 47989
(765) 435-2465
Waveland, IN 47989
(765) 435-2465
Grades: K-6
| 129 students
West Central In Special Srvs Coop (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
808 W Pike St
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-3407
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-3407
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, IN include Sugar Creek Elementary School, Ladoga Elementary School and Pleasant Hill Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Montgomery County?
7 public preschools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Montgomery County include: New Market Elementary School vs. Pleasant Hill Elementary School, Pleasant Hill Elementary School vs. New Market Elementary School, New Market Elementary School vs. Lester B Sommer Elementary School
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