For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 991 students in Jennings County, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Jennings County, IN are North Vernon Elementary School and Sand Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jennings County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Jennings County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jennings County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 W Walnut
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-4903
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-4903
Grades: PK-6
| 593 students
Rank: #22.
Sand Creek Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1450 W Cr 500 N
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 352-9343
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 352-9343
Grades: PK-6
| 398 students
Jennings County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Webster St
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-7830
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-7830
Grades: PK-K
| 144 students
1200 West O And M Ave
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-2905
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-2905
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jennings County, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Jennings County, IN include North Vernon Elementary School and Sand Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jennings County?
2 public preschools are located in Jennings County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jennings County?
Jennings County public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Jennings County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jennings County include: Sand Creek Elementary School vs. North Vernon Elementary School, North Vernon Elementary School vs. Sand Creek Elementary School
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