For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 748 students in Rush County, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Rush County, IN are Rushville Elementary School and Mays Community Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rush County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Rush County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Rush County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rushville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
390 W 16th St
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 938-1616
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 938-1616
Gr: PK-6 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Mays Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
929 E South Street
Mays, IN 46155
(765) 645-5577
Mays, IN 46155
(765) 645-5577
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rush County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
411 E 2nd St
Carthage, IN 46115
(765) 565-6309
Carthage, IN 46115
(765) 565-6309
Gr: K-4 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
929 E South St
Mays, IN 46155
(765) 645-5035
Mays, IN 46155
(765) 645-5035
Gr: K-6 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
410 W 16 St
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 938-1509
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 938-1509
Gr: PK-6 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Rush County, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Rush County, IN include Rushville Elementary School and Mays Community Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Rush County?
2 public preschools are located in Rush County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rush County?
Rush County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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