For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 532 students in Pekin, IN.
The top ranked public preschool in Pekin, IN is East Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pekin, IN public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Pekin have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Pekin, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Washington Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1020 N Eastern School Rd
Pekin, IN 47165
(812) 967-2929
Pekin, IN 47165
(812) 967-2929
Grades: PK-4
| 532 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Pekin, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Pekin, IN include East Washington Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pekin?
1 public preschools are located in Pekin.
What is the racial composition of students in Pekin?
Pekin public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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