For the 2023 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 3,203 students in Terre Haute, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Terre Haute, IN are Lost Creek Elementary School, Rio Grande Elementary School and Meadows Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Terre Haute, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Terre Haute have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Terre Haute, IN Public Preschools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lost Creek Elementary School
Math: 62% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6701 Wabash Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4456
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4456
Grades: PK-5
| 673 students
Rank: #22.
Rio Grande Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5555 E Rio Grande Av
Terre Haute, IN 47805
(812) 462-4307
Terre Haute, IN 47805
(812) 462-4307
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #33.
Meadows Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
55 S Brown Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4301
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4301
Grades: PK-5
| 221 students
Rank: #44.
Sugar Grove Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Wallace Av
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4416
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4416
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #55.
Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Wheeler Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4304
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4304
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #66.
Davis Park Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 S 18th St
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4425
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4425
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Rank: #77.
Farrington Grove Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1826 S 6th St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4423
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4423
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #88.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Dr Iverson C Bell Ln
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4441
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4441
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #99.
Deming Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1750 8th Av
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 462-4431
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 462-4431
Grades: PK-5
| 227 students
Rank: n/an/a
Covered Bridge Spec Ed District
Special Education School
1320 Walnut St
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4030
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4030
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Terre Haute, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1275 3rd Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4474
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4474
Grades: 6-8
| 242 students
961 Lafayette Av
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 462-4330
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 462-4330
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Terre Haute, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Terre Haute, IN include Lost Creek Elementary School, Rio Grande Elementary School and Meadows Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Terre Haute, IN?
10 public preschools are located in Terre Haute, IN.
What is the racial composition of students in Terre Haute, IN?
Terre Haute, IN public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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