For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,227 students in Owen County, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Owen County, IN are Mccormick's Creek Elementary School, Gosport Elementary School and Patricksburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Owen County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Owen 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 Owen County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mccormick's Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 Flatwoods Rd
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 828-6000
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 828-6000
Grades: PK-6
| 383 students
Rank: #22.
Gosport Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9th St
Gosport, IN 47433
(812) 879-4694
Gosport, IN 47433
(812) 879-4694
Grades: PK-6
| 149 students
Rank: #33.
Patricksburg Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 246
Patricksburg, IN 47455
(812) 859-4525
Patricksburg, IN 47455
(812) 859-4525
Grades: PK-6
| 138 students
Rank: #44.
Spencer Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
151 Hillside Ave
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2253
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2253
Grades: PK-6
| 557 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Owen County, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Owen County, IN include Mccormick's Creek Elementary School, Gosport Elementary School and Patricksburg Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Owen County?
4 public preschools are located in Owen County.
What is the racial composition of students in Owen County?
Owen 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).
Which public preschools in Owen County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Owen County include: Spencer Elementary School vs. Mccormick's Creek Elementary School, Mccormick's Creek Elementary School vs. Spencer Elementary School
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