For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,735 students in Jefferson County, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, IN are Deputy Elementary School, Lydia Middleton Elementary School and Rykers' Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jefferson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deputy Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14350 W Mulberry
Deputy, IN 47230
(812) 274-8007
Deputy, IN 47230
(812) 274-8007
Gr: PK-4 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Lydia Middleton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
714 W Main St
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8005
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8005
Gr: PK-4 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2485 N Rykers' Ridge Rd
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8006
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8006
Gr: PK-4 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Southwestern Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
273 South Main Cross St
Hanover, IN 47243
(812) 866-6215
Hanover, IN 47243
(812) 866-6215
Gr: PK-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2325 Cherry Dr
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8004
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8004
Gr: PK-4 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7045 West Main St
Dupont, IN 47231
(812) 273-8520
Dupont, IN 47231
(812) 273-8520
Gr: K-5 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
800 Lanier Dr
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8004
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8004
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
419 East St
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-8524
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-8524
Gr: K-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
800 Bus Stop Dr
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 265-6154
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 265-6154
Gr: 9-12
2325 Cherry Dr
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-8528
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-8528
Gr: PK | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 90:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, IN include Deputy Elementary School, Lydia Middleton Elementary School and Rykers' Ridge Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jefferson County?
5 public preschools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jefferson County include: Anderson Elementary School vs. Lydia Middleton Elementary School, Lydia Middleton Elementary School vs. Anderson Elementary School, Lydia Middleton Elementary School vs. Southwestern Elementary School
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