For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,249 students in Sullivan County, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Sullivan County, IN are Northeast East Elementary School, Carlisle Elementary School and Northeast North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sullivan County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Sullivan County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Sullivan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northeast East Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
502 N Vine St
Hymera, IN 47855
(812) 383-4671
Hymera, IN 47855
(812) 383-4671
Gr: PK-6 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Carlisle Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
204 W Eaton St
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-3851
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-3851
Gr: PK-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Northeast North Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
417 W Main St
Farmersburg, IN 47850
(812) 696-2176
Farmersburg, IN 47850
(812) 696-2176
Gr: PK-6 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
351 W Frakes St
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-3341
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-3341
Gr: PK-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Sullivan County, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Sullivan County, IN include Northeast East Elementary School, Carlisle Elementary School and Northeast North Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sullivan County?
4 public preschools are located in Sullivan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sullivan County?
Sullivan County public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Sullivan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Sullivan County include: Northeast East Elementary School vs. Sullivan Elementary School, Sullivan Elementary School vs. Carlisle Elementary School
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