For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 581 students in Austin, IN.
The top ranked public preschool in Austin, IN is Austin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Austin, IN public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Austin have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Austin, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Hwy 31
Austin, IN 47102
(812) 794-8743
Austin, IN 47102
(812) 794-8743
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Austin, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Austin, IN include Austin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Austin?
1 public preschools are located in Austin.
What is the racial composition of students in Austin?
Austin public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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