For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 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 Lester B Sommer 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 66% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), 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 (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lester B Sommer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
New Market Elementary School
(Math: 65% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Walnut Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rd 775 E
New Ross, IN 47968
(765) 362-0542
New Ross, IN 47968
(765) 362-0542
Gr: PK-5 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
800 Fairview Ave
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-2886
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-2886
Gr: PK-1 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
500 E Jefferson St
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-0005
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-0005
Gr: PK | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Beard Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1601 E College
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-2690
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-2690
Gr: PK
506 E Green St
Waveland, IN 47989
(765) 435-2465
Waveland, IN 47989
(765) 435-2465
Gr: K-6 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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
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 Lester B Sommer 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, Laura Hose Elementary School vs. Lester B Sommer Elementary School, Pleasant Hill Elementary School vs. New Market Elementary School
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