For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 5,622 students in Johnson County, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Johnson County, IN are Pleasant Grove Elementary School, Westwood Elementary School and Sugar Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Johnson County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5199 W Fairview Rd
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 887-8525
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 887-8525
Gr: PK-5 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
899 Honey Creek Rd
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 859-4200
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 859-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Sugar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4135 W Smith Valley Rd
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 887-4707
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 887-4707
Gr: PK-5 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Needham Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1399 Upper Shelbyville Rd
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 738-5780
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 738-5780
Gr: PK-4 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Sprunica Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3611 Sprunica Rd
Nineveh, IN 46164
(812) 988-6625
Nineveh, IN 46164
(812) 988-6625
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Grassy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2111 Sheek Rd
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 535-3980
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 535-3980
Gr: PK-5 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 E Sr 44
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 346-8800
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 346-8800
Gr: PK-4 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
965 Grizzly Cub Dr
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 346-8900
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 346-8900
Gr: PK-4 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Webb Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Webb Ct
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 738-5790
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 738-5790
Gr: PK-4 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1010.
East Side Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
810 E Main Cross St
Edinburgh, IN 46124
(812) 526-9771
Edinburgh, IN 46124
(812) 526-9771
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
1002 S Indian Creek Dr
Trafalgar, IN 46181
(317) 878-2150
Trafalgar, IN 46181
(317) 878-2150
Gr: PK-2 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Johnson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
802 S Indian Creek Dr
Trafalgar, IN 46181
(317) 878-2100
Trafalgar, IN 46181
(317) 878-2100
Gr: 7-12
700 Sawmill Rd
Whiteland, IN 46184
(317) 535-2069
Whiteland, IN 46184
(317) 535-2069
Gr: PK | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
5800 West Smith Valley Rd
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 888-0185
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 888-0185
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Johnson County, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Johnson County, IN include Pleasant Grove Elementary School, Westwood Elementary School and Sugar Grove Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Johnson County?
11 public preschools are located in Johnson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson County public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Johnson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Johnson County include: Northwood Elementary School vs. Creekside Elementary School, Creekside Elementary School vs. Northwood Elementary School, Grassy Creek Elementary School vs. Westwood Elementary School
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