Best Pendleton Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,586 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 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Pendleton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pendleton Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
327 S East St
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2117
Gr: PK-6 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Maple Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8537 S Cr 650 W
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-3818
Gr: PK-6 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 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 18% 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?

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