For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,249 students in Sullivan County, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Sullivan County, IN are Northeast East Elementary School, Carlisle Elementary School and Northeast North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sullivan County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Sullivan County 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 Sullivan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northeast East Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
502 N Vine St
Hymera, IN 47855
(812) 383-4671
Hymera, IN 47855
(812) 383-4671
Gr: PK-6 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Carlisle Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
204 W Eaton St
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-3851
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-3851
Gr: PK-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Northeast North Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
417 W Main St
Farmersburg, IN 47850
(812) 696-2176
Farmersburg, IN 47850
(812) 696-2176
Gr: PK-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
351 W Frakes St
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-3341
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-3341
Gr: PK-5 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Sullivan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7356 East Cr 50 South
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-2025
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-2025
Gr: K-6 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
620 North Washington Street
Shelburn, IN 47879
(812) 397-5390
Shelburn, IN 47879
(812) 397-5390
Gr: 6-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rural Community Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2385 N Sr 63
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 382-4500
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 382-4500
Gr: K-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
820 N Section
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-4000
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-4000
Gr: 7-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
7356 East Cr 50 South
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-2729
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-2729
Gr: 7-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
6908 South Old Hwy Us 41
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-5050
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-5050
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Sullivan County, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Sullivan County, IN include Northeast East Elementary School, Carlisle Elementary School and Northeast North Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sullivan County?
4 public preschools are located in Sullivan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sullivan County?
Sullivan 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 Sullivan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Sullivan County include: Northeast East Elementary School vs. Sullivan Elementary School, Sullivan Elementary School vs. Carlisle Elementary School
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