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Best Wayne County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 3,880 students in Wayne County, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Wayne County, IN are Charles Elementary School, Northeastern Elementary School and Hagerstown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Wayne County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charles Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2400 Reeveston Rd
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3441
Gr: PK-4 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Northeastern Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
534 W Wallace Rd
Fountain City, IN 47341
(765) 847-2595
Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Hagerstown Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
299 N Sycamore St
Hagerstown, IN 47346
(765) 489-4555
Gr: PK-6 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Western Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
801 E Delaware
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-3622
Gr: PK-6 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Crestdale Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Crestdale Drive
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3415
Gr: PK-4 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1707 Sw 'a' St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3445
Gr: PK-4 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Vaile Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 S 14th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3433
Gr: PK-4 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Nw 'l' St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3442
Gr: PK-4 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Starr Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 N 19th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3426
Gr: PK-4 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Rose Hamilton Elementary School
1281 Round Barn Rd S
Centerville, IN 47330
(765) 966-3911
Gr: PK-2 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wayne County, IN

Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Baxter Elementary School (Closed 2005)
315 Nw 3rd St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3427
Gr: K-6 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Discovery School (Closed 2010)
900 S L St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3486
Gr: K-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Early Learning And Family Literacy (Closed 2013)
315 Nw 3rd St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3416
Gr: PK | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 94:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Highland Heights Elementary School (Closed 2013)
1751 East Chester Rd
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3408
Gr: K-6 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Kenneth A Christmon Stemm Academy (Closed 2014)
777 North 12th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 983-3709
Gr: K-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Lincoln Middle School (Closed 2023)
205 Parkway Dr
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-5840
Gr: 6-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Paul C Garrison Elementary School (Closed 2013)
4138 Niewoehner Rd
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3431
Gr: K-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Pershing Education Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 217 - 519 Queen St
Pershing, IN 47370
(765) 478-5375

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wayne County, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wayne County, IN include Charles Elementary School, Northeastern Elementary School and Hagerstown Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wayne County?
10 public preschools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?

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