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Best Vanderburgh County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 5,663 students in Vanderburgh County, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Vanderburgh County, IN are Mccutchanville Elementary School, Scott Elementary School and Daniel Wertz Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vanderburgh County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Vanderburgh County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Vanderburgh County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mccutchanville Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10701 Petersburg Road
Evansville, IN 47725
(812) 435-0910
Gr: PK-6 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Scott Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14940 Old State Rd
Evansville, IN 47725
(812) 867-2427
Gr: PK-6 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Daniel Wertz Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1702 S Red Bank Rd
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 435-8312
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Hebron Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4400 Bellemeade Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-8915
Gr: PK-5 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Fairlawn Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2021 S Alvord Blvd
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 476-4997
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Dexter Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
917 S Dexter Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 476-1321
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Benjamin Bosse High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Washington Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-1661
Gr: PK-12 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Cedar Hall Community School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 N Fulton Ave
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 435-8223
Gr: PK-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #99.
Caze Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2013 S Green River Rd
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 477-5567
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1010.
Evans School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2727 N Evans Ave
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8330
Gr: PK-6 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Culver Family Learning Center
1301 Judson St
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 435-8219
Gr: PK | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Vanderburgh County, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Vanderburgh County, IN include Mccutchanville Elementary School, Scott Elementary School and Daniel Wertz Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Vanderburgh County?
11 public preschools are located in Vanderburgh County.
What is the racial composition of students in Vanderburgh County?
Vanderburgh County public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Vanderburgh County are often viewed compared to one another?

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