For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 4,194 students in Delaware County, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Delaware County, IN are East Washington Academy, North View Elementary School and Wes-del Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delaware County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Delaware County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Delaware County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Washington Academy
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 E Washington
Muncie, IN 47305
(765) 747-5434
Muncie, IN 47305
(765) 747-5434
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
North View Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
807 W Yale Ave
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5422
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5422
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Wes-del Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Jackson St
Gaston, IN 47342
(765) 358-3079
Gaston, IN 47342
(765) 358-3079
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
West View Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3401 W Gilbert St
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5437
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5437
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Muncie Central High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 N Walnut St
Muncie, IN 47305
(765) 747-5260
Muncie, IN 47305
(765) 747-5260
Gr: PK-12 | 1,337 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 E Centennial
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 747-5410
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 747-5410
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Grissom Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3201 S Macedonia Ave
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5401
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5401
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Inspire Academy - A School Of Inquiry
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2801 E 16th St
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 216-7980
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 216-7980
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
South View Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2100 S Franklin
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5226
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5226
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Delaware County, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Delaware County, IN include East Washington Academy, North View Elementary School and Wes-del Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Delaware County?
8 public preschools are located in Delaware County.
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware County?
Delaware County public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Delaware County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Delaware County include: South View Elementary School vs. Grissom Elementary School, Grissom Elementary School vs. South View Elementary School, East Washington Academy vs. South View Elementary School
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