For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 5,017 students in Terre Haute, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Terre Haute, IN are Lost Creek Elementary School, Adelaide De Vaney Elementary School and Rio Grande 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 44% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Terre Haute have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Terre Haute, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lost Creek Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53%)
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
| 689 students
Rank: #22.
Adelaide De Vaney Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1011 S Brown Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4497
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4497
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #33.
Rio Grande Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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
| 451 students
Rank: #44.
Sugar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2800 Wallace Av
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4416
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4416
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #55.
Hoosier Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2800 W Harlan Dr
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4236
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4236
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #66.
Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Wheeler Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4304
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4304
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #77.
Terre Town Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2121 Boston Av
Terre Haute, IN 47805
(812) 462-4385
Terre Haute, IN 47805
(812) 462-4385
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: #88.
Davis Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 S 18th St
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4425
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4425
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #99.
Farrington Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
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
| 375 students
Rank: #1010.
Ouabache Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Maple Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 462-4493
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 462-4493
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #1111.
Deming Early Learning Center
(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-3
| 334 students
Rank: #1212.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
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
| 409 students
Rank: n/an/a
Covered Bridge Special Educational District
Special Education School
1320 Walnut St
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4364
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4364
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
55 S Brown Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4301
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4301
Grades: K-5
| 201 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, Adelaide De Vaney Elementary School and Rio Grande Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Terre Haute?
13 public preschools are located in Terre Haute.
What is the racial composition of students in Terre Haute?
Terre Haute public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Terre Haute are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Terre Haute include: Deming Early Learning Center vs. Ouabache Elementary School, Sugar Grove Elementary School vs. Adelaide De Vaney Elementary School, Terre Town Elementary School vs. Ouabache Elementary School
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