For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,462 students in New Castle, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in New Castle, IN are James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School, Wilbur Wright Elementary School and Blue River Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Castle, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in New Castle have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in New Castle, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1201 Riley Rd
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7211
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7211
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Wilbur Wright Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1950 Washington St
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7217
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7217
Gr: PK-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Blue River Valley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4713 N Viking Trail
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 836-4851
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 836-4851
Gr: PK-6 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Eastwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
806 S 22nd St
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7205
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7205
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Parker Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1819 Roosevelt
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7209
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7209
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
New Castle, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
329 South 5th St
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7207
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7207
Gr: K-6
Henry County Youth Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
103 West Cr 100 North
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-9603
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-9603
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
New Castle Area Vocational School (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
801 Parkview Dr
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-6680
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-6680
North Campus Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1407 Walnut St
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7237
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7237
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students Minority enrollment: 4%
2601 S 14th St
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7213
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7213
Gr: K-4 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in New Castle, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in New Castle, IN include James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School, Wilbur Wright Elementary School and Blue River Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in New Castle?
5 public preschools are located in New Castle.
What is the racial composition of students in New Castle?
New Castle public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in New Castle are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in New Castle include: Parker Elementary School vs. Wilbur Wright Elementary School, Wilbur Wright Elementary School vs. Parker Elementary School, Blue River Valley Elementary School vs. James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School
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