For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,447 students in Henry County, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Henry County, IN are James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School, Shenandoah Elementary School and Knightstown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henry County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Henry County have an average ranking of 6/10, 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 Henry County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1201 Riley Rd
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7211
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7211
Gr: PK-6 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Shenandoah Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5256 N Raider Rd
Middletown, IN 47356
(765) 354-6636
Middletown, IN 47356
(765) 354-6636
Gr: PK-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Knightstown Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8632 S Sr 109
Knightstown, IN 46148
(765) 345-2151
Knightstown, IN 46148
(765) 345-2151
Gr: PK-3 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Wilbur Wright Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1950 Washington St
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7217
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7217
Gr: PK-6 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Blue River Valley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4713 N Viking Trail
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 836-4851
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 836-4851
Gr: PK-6 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Eastwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
806 S 22nd St
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7205
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7205
Gr: PK-6 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Parker Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1819 Roosevelt
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7209
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7209
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Henry County, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Henry County, IN include James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School, Shenandoah Elementary School and Knightstown Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Henry County?
7 public preschools are located in Henry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henry County?
Henry 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 Henry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Henry County include: Parker Elementary School vs. Wilbur Wright Elementary School, Wilbur Wright Elementary School vs. Parker Elementary School, Knightstown Elementary School vs. Shenandoah Elementary School
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