For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,751 students in Pendleton, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Pendleton, IN are Pendleton Elementary School and Maple Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pendleton, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Pendleton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Pendleton, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pendleton Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
327 S East St
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2117
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2117
Gr: PK-6 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Maple Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8537 S Cr 650 W
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-3818
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-3818
Gr: PK-6 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pendleton, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pendleton, IN include Pendleton Elementary School and Maple Ridge Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pendleton?
2 public preschools are located in Pendleton.
What is the racial composition of students in Pendleton?
Pendleton public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Pendleton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Pendleton include: Maple Ridge Elementary School vs. Pendleton Elementary School, Pendleton Elementary School vs. Maple Ridge Elementary School
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