For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,627 students in Scott County, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Scott County, IN are Johnson Elementary School, Lexington Elementary School and Scottsburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Scott County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4235 E Sr 256
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8923
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8923
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7980 E Walnut St
Lexington, IN 47138
(812) 752-8924
Lexington, IN 47138
(812) 752-8924
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Scottsburg Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
49 N Hyland St
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8922
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8922
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Hwy 31
Austin, IN 47102
(812) 794-8743
Austin, IN 47102
(812) 794-8743
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
500 S. Gardner St.
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8921
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8921
Gr: PK | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Scott County, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Scott County, IN include Johnson Elementary School, Lexington Elementary School and Scottsburg Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Scott County?
5 public preschools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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