For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,075 students in Whitley County, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Whitley County, IN are South Whitley Elementary School, Churubusco Elementary School and Mary Raber Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitley County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Whitley County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Whitley County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Whitley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
406 W Wayne St
South Whitley, IN 46787
(260) 723-6342
South Whitley, IN 46787
(260) 723-6342
Gr: PK-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Churubusco Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3 Eagle Dr
Churubusco, IN 46723
(260) 693-2188
Churubusco, IN 46723
(260) 693-2188
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Mary Raber Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 E Jackson St
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5857
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5857
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Whitley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Columbia City High School Diamond Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
107 N Walnut St
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5772
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5772
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students
107 N Walnut St
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5771
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5771
Gr: PK | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 66:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
710 N Sr 5
Larwill, IN 46764
(260) 327-3603
Larwill, IN 46764
(260) 327-3603
Gr: 6-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Whitley County, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Whitley County, IN include South Whitley Elementary School, Churubusco Elementary School and Mary Raber Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Whitley County?
3 public preschools are located in Whitley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitley County?
Whitley County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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