For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 482 students in Petersburg, IN.
The top-ranked public preschool in Petersburg, IN is Petersburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petersburg, IN public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Petersburg have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Petersburg, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Petersburg Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1415 E Alford St
Petersburg, IN 47567
(812) 354-6876
Petersburg, IN 47567
(812) 354-6876
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Petersburg, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Petersburg, IN include Petersburg Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Petersburg?
1 public preschools are located in Petersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Petersburg?
Petersburg public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Do We Still Need Libraries in Public Schools in 2026
An updated look at the role of public school libraries in 2026, their impact on literacy, equity, and digital learning, and why they remain essential today.
The History of Public Schools in the United States
Explore the history of public schools in the U.S., from colonial roots to 2026 reforms shaping equity, funding, and classroom innovation.
Special-Program Registration Deadlines Explained
Learn what to know about special-program registration deadlines for magnet, CTE, and dual-enrollment options in public schools.