For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,143 students in 47302, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in 47302, IN are Grissom Elementary School, Inspire Academy - A Sch Of Inquiry and South View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 47302 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 47302, IN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best 47302, IN Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grissom Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3201 S Macedonia Ave
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5401
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5401
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Inspire Academy - A Sch Of Inquiry
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2801 E 16th St
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 216-7980
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 216-7980
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
South View Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2100 S Franklin
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5226
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5226
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
47302, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1600 S Madison St
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5398
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5398
Gr: K-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
2801 East 16th St
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 288-9633
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 288-9633
Gr: K-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
1601 E 26th St
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5320
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5320
Gr: 9-12 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
3100 E Memorial Dr
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5431
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5431
Gr: K-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 47302, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in 47302, IN include Grissom Elementary School, Inspire Academy - A Sch Of Inquiry and South View Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 47302?
3 public preschools are located in 47302.
What is the racial composition of students in 47302?
47302 public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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