For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 254 students in Jay County, IN.
The top ranked public preschool in Jay County, IN is Redkey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jay County, IN public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Jay County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jay County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Redkey Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Box 6 W Main St
Redkey, IN 47373
(765) 369-2571
Redkey, IN 47373
(765) 369-2571
Grades: PK-6
| 254 students
Jay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
225 E Water St
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9371
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9371
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
827 High St
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-8890
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-8890
Grades: K-5
| 217 students
390 W Pleasant St
Pennville, IN 47369
(260) 731-2551
Pennville, IN 47369
(260) 731-2551
Grades: K-5
| 76 students
140 Highland Ave
Dunkirk, IN 47336
(765) 768-7648
Dunkirk, IN 47336
(765) 768-7648
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jay County, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Jay County, IN include Redkey Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jay County?
1 public preschools are located in Jay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jay County?
Jay County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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