For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 745 students in Pike County, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Pike County, IN are Winslow Elementary School and Petersburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pike County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 Pike County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winslow Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 E Porter St
Winslow, IN 47598
(812) 789-2209
Winslow, IN 47598
(812) 789-2209
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #22.
Petersburg Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1415 E Alford St
Petersburg, IN 47567
(812) 354-6876
Petersburg, IN 47567
(812) 354-6876
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Pike County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1869 N Sr 257
Otwell, IN 47564
(812) 354-2600
Otwell, IN 47564
(812) 354-2600
Grades: K-5
| 160 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Pike County, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Pike County, IN include Winslow Elementary School and Petersburg Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pike County?
2 public preschools are located in Pike County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County 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).
Which public preschools in Pike County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Pike County include: Winslow Elementary School vs. Petersburg Elementary School, Petersburg Elementary School vs. Winslow Elementary School
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