For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,580 students in Howard County, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Howard County, IN are Eastern Elementary School, Boulevard Elementary School and Lafayette Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Howard County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Howard County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastern Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 S Harrison St
Greentown, IN 46936
(765) 628-7866
Greentown, IN 46936
(765) 628-7866
Grades: PK-5
| 770 students
Rank: #22.
Boulevard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1901 W Blvd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8070
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8070
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lafayette Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
919 N Korby St
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7060
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7060
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sycamore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Sycamore
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7090
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7090
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #55.
Taylor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5500 Wea Dr
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 453-3800
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 453-3800
Grades: PK-4
| 513 students
Rank: #66.
Bon Air Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Apperson Way N
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7030
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7030
Grades: PK-2
| 232 students
Rank: #77.
Pettit Park School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 W Havens
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7075
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7075
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Rank: #88.
Elwood Haynes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
910 S Cooper
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7050
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7050
Grades: PK-5
| 611 students
Howard County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1234 N Courtland
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7040
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7040
Grades: K-5
| 177 students
900 S Goyer Rd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 454-7045
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 454-7045
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
923 North Korby St
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7065
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7065
Grades: 8
| 106 students
300 West Lincoln Rd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8080
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8080
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
3700 East 300 South
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 453-1500
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 453-1500
Grades: 4-5
| 177 students
1500 South Washington St
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 454-7100
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 454-7100
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Howard County, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Howard County, IN include Eastern Elementary School, Boulevard Elementary School and Lafayette Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Howard County?
8 public preschools are located in Howard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard County?
Howard County public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Howard County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Howard County include: Pettit Park School vs. Elwood Haynes Elementary School, Elwood Haynes Elementary School vs. Pettit Park School, Bon Air Elementary School vs. Boulevard Elementary School
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