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Best Grant County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,164 students in Grant County, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Grant County, IN are Riverview Elementary School, John W Kendall Elementary School and Frances Slocum Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Grant County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
513 W Buckingham Dr
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-2427
Gr: PK-4 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
John W Kendall Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2009 W Kem Rd
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-7364
Gr: PK-4 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Frances Slocum Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2909 S Torrence St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-0589
Gr: PK-4 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1115 E Bradford St
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-7355
Gr: PK-4 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
504 S First St
Van Buren, IN 46991
(765) 934-3551
Gr: PK | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Marion Early Childhood Educational Center
720 N Miller Ave
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 651-2080
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Westview Elementary School
709 W 6th St
Jonesboro, IN 46938
(765) 677-4437
Gr: PK-1 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Grant County, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Grant County, IN include Riverview Elementary School, John W Kendall Elementary School and Frances Slocum Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Grant County?
7 public preschools are located in Grant County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Grant County are often viewed compared to one another?

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