For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,374 students in Hancock County, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Hancock County, IN are Geist Elementary School, Brandywine Elementary School and New Palestine Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hancock County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Geist Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14051 E 104th St
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 915-4260
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 915-4260
Grades: PK-4
| 654 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Brandywine Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
413 E 400 S
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-7396
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-7396
Grades: PK-4
| 350 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
New Palestine Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4801 S 500 W
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-5287
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-5287
Grades: PK-4
| 558 students
Rank: #44.
Jb Stephens Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1331 N Blue Rd
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-4491
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-4491
Grades: PK
| 565 students
Rank: #55.
Sugar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2337 S 600 W
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-6747
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-6747
Grades: PK-4
| 577 students
Rank: #66.
Eastern Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10450 E 250 N
Charlottesville, IN 46117
(317) 936-5829
Charlottesville, IN 46117
(317) 936-5829
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: n/an/a
1806 W Sr 234
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3100
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3100
Grades: PK
| 142 students
Hancock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10320 E 250 N
Charlottesville, IN 46117
(317) 936-5595
Charlottesville, IN 46117
(317) 936-5595
Grades: 9-12
| 378 students
Hancock-south Madison Joint Srvs (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1834 Fields Blvd
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-9219
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-9219
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
8414 North 200 West
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 482-0021
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 482-0021
Grades: 5-6
| 584 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hancock County, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Hancock County, IN include Geist Elementary School, Brandywine Elementary School and New Palestine Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hancock County?
7 public preschools are located in Hancock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock County public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Hancock County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Hancock County include: New Palestine Elementary School vs. Sugar Creek Elementary School, Sugar Creek Elementary School vs. New Palestine Elementary School, New Palestine Elementary School vs. Jb Stephens Elementary School
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