For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,966 students in Adams County, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Adams County, IN are Adams Central Elementary School, South Adams Elementary School and Bellmont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 Adams County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Adams Central Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
222 W Washington St
Monroe, IN 46772
(260) 692-6629
Monroe, IN 46772
(260) 692-6629
Grades: PK-5
| 635 students
Rank: #22.
South Adams Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1012 Starfire Way
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-1101
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-1101
Grades: PK-5
| 647 students
Rank: #33.
Bellmont Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 North Adams Drive
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-3633
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-3633
Grades: PK-5
| 684 students
Adams County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
251 West 850 North
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-9195
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-9195
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
901 Everhart Dr
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-3118
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-3118
Grades: PK-1
| 288 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Adams County, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Adams County, IN include Adams Central Elementary School, South Adams Elementary School and Bellmont Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Adams County?
3 public preschools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams 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).
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