For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 6,175 students in Clark County, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Clark County, IN are Utica Elementary School, New Washington Elementary School and Pleasant Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clark County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Clark County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Clark County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Utica Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
210 Maplehurst Dr
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4878
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4878
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #22.
New Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
224 N Poplar St #9112
New Washington, IN 47162
(812) 293-3331
New Washington, IN 47162
(812) 293-3331
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1250 Monroe St
Charlestown, IN 47111
(812) 256-7286
Charlestown, IN 47111
(812) 256-7286
Grades: PK-2
| 531 students
Rank: #44.
Riverside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17 Laurel Dr
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4868
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4868
Grades: PK-5
| 548 students
Rank: #55.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2710 Hamburg Pike
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4855
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4855
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #66.
Henryville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 N Ferguson St
Henryville, IN 47126
(812) 294-4806
Henryville, IN 47126
(812) 294-4806
Grades: PK-6
| 647 students
Rank: #77.
W E Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2915 Charlestown Pk
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4888
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4888
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #88.
Clarksville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 N Randolph Ave
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 282-1447
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 282-1447
Grades: PK-4
| 615 students
Rank: #99.
Northaven Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1907 Oak Ridge Dr
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4865
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4865
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #1010.
Parkwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
748 Spicewood Dr
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 945-2387
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 945-2387
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #1111.
Franklin Square Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
605 E Court Ave
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4802
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4802
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
Rank: n/an/a
Silver Creek Primary School
Magnet School
8604 Commerce Park Dr
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 248-7250
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 248-7250
Grades: PK-1
| 550 students
Clark County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
420 Ewing Ln
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4858
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4858
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
435 West Stansifer Ave
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 282-9644
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 282-9644
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
429 Division St
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4860
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4860
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
201 E 15th St
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4874
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4874
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Clark County, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Clark County, IN include Utica Elementary School, New Washington Elementary School and Pleasant Ridge Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clark County?
12 public preschools are located in Clark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clark County?
Clark County public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Clark County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Clark County include: Riverside Elementary School vs. Utica Elementary School, Pleasant Ridge Elementary School vs. Silver Creek Primary School, Parkwood Elementary School vs. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
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