For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 656 students in Decatur, IN.
The top ranked public preschool in Decatur, IN is Bellmont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur, IN public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Decatur have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Decatur, IN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bellmont Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 656 students
Decatur, Indiana 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 Decatur, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Decatur, IN include Bellmont Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Decatur?
1 public preschools are located in Decatur.
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur?
Decatur public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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