For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,075 students in Whitley County, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Whitley County, IN are South Whitley Elementary School, Churubusco Elementary School and Mary Raber Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitley County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Whitley County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Whitley County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Whitley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
406 W Wayne St
South Whitley, IN 46787
(260) 723-6342
South Whitley, IN 46787
(260) 723-6342
Grades: PK-6
| 295 students
Rank: #22.
Churubusco Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3 Eagle Dr
Churubusco, IN 46723
(260) 693-2188
Churubusco, IN 46723
(260) 693-2188
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Rank: #33.
Mary Raber Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 E Jackson St
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5857
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5857
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Whitley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2 Eagle Dr
Churubusco, IN 46723
(260) 693-1460
Churubusco, IN 46723
(260) 693-1460
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Columbia City High School Diamond Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
107 N Walnut St
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5772
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5772
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
107 N Walnut St
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5771
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5771
Grades: PK
| 66 students
710 N Sr 5
Larwill, IN 46764
(260) 327-3603
Larwill, IN 46764
(260) 327-3603
Grades: 6-8
| 339 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Whitley County, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Whitley County, IN include South Whitley Elementary School, Churubusco Elementary School and Mary Raber Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Whitley County?
3 public preschools are located in Whitley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitley County?
Whitley County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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