For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 203 students in Carlisle, IN.
The top-ranked public preschool in Carlisle, IN is Carlisle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carlisle, IN public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Carlisle have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 Carlisle, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Carlisle, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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 Carlisle, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Carlisle, IN include Carlisle Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Carlisle?
1 public preschools are located in Carlisle.
What is the racial composition of students in Carlisle?
Carlisle 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).
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