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 41% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% 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 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
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lost Creek Elementary School
(Math: 62% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Adelaide De Vaney Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1011 S Brown Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4497
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4497
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Rio Grande Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40%)
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
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Sugar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Hoosier Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2800 W Harlan Dr
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4236
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4236
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Wheeler Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4304
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4304
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Terre Town Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2121 Boston Av
Terre Haute, IN 47805
(812) 462-4385
Terre Haute, IN 47805
(812) 462-4385
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #99.
Ouabache Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
Farrington Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1826 S 6th St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4423
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4423
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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
Gr: PK-3 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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
Gr: PK-12
Terre Haute, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1275 3rd Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4474
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4474
Gr: 6-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
961 Lafayette Av
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 462-4330
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 462-4330
Gr: 6-12
55 S Brown Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4301
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4301
Gr: K-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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, Terre Town Elementary School vs. Ouabache Elementary School, Sugar Grove Elementary School vs. Adelaide De Vaney Elementary School
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