For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 457 students in Anderson, IN.
The top ranked public preschool in Anderson, IN is Edgewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anderson, IN public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Anderson have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Anderson, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3525 Winding Way
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2119
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2119
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Anderson, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1229 Lincoln St
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2121
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2121
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Compass Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2010 Brentwood Drive
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-6571
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-6571
Grades: 6-10
| 37 students
2300 Lindberg Rd
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2047
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2047
Grades: 4-6
| 711 students
Ebbertt Education Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1229 Lincoln St
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2121
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2121
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
1600 Hillcrest Ave
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2130
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2130
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
2108 East 200 North
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2059
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2059
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3070 East 300 North
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 378-0228
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 378-0228
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
550 W 37th St
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2099
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2099
Grades: K-5
| 159 students
1229 Lincoln St
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2121
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2121
Grades: 3-8
| n/a students
112 E Vineyard St
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2117
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2117
Grades: K-5
| 251 students
1815 Indiana Ave
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2055
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2055
Grades: 4-6
| 929 students
802 E 5th St
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2115
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2115
Grades: K-5
| 226 students
630 Nichol Ave
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2086
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2086
Grades: K-2
| 450 students
101 W 29th St
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2051
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2051
Grades: 6-8
| 750 students
4500 S Main St
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2107
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2107
Grades: 1-5
| 295 students
4500 Main St
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2360
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2360
Grades: PK
| 205 students
119 West 29th St
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2051
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2051
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Anderson, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Anderson, IN include Edgewood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Anderson?
1 public preschools are located in Anderson.
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson?
Anderson public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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