For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,587 students in Dubois County, IN. The top ranked public preschools in Dubois County, IN are Ireland Elementary School, Ferdinand Elementary School and Nancy Hanks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dubois County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Dubois County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Dubois County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ireland Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2386 N 500 W
Ireland, IN 47545
(812) 482-7751
Ireland, IN 47545
(812) 482-7751
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
Rank: #22.
Ferdinand Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
402 E 8th St
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 817-0900
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 817-0900
Grades: PK-4
| 288 students
Rank: #33.
Nancy Hanks Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19260 N Sr 162
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 357-5091
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 357-5091
Grades: PK-6
| 288 students
Rank: #44.
Pine Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4613 S Pine Ridge Rd
Birdseye, IN 47513
(812) 817-0900
Birdseye, IN 47513
(812) 817-0900
Grades: PK-4
| 232 students
Rank: #55.
Jasper Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3799 N Portersville Rd
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 482-2529
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 482-2529
Grades: PK-5
| 957 students
Rank: #66.
Holland Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
408 Meridian St
Holland, IN 47541
(812) 536-2441
Holland, IN 47541
(812) 536-2441
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: #77.
Huntingburg Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 W Sunset Dr
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 683-1172
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 683-1172
Grades: PK-5
| 759 students
Rank: #88.
Northeast Dubois Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5533 E St Raphael St
Dubois, IN 47527
(812) 678-3011
Dubois, IN 47527
(812) 678-3011
Grades: PK-2
| 246 students
Rank: n/an/a
Exceptional Children's Cooperative
Special Education School
1520 St Charles St Suite 2
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 482-6661
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 482-6661
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Dubois County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6748 E Main Cross St
Celestine, IN 47521
(812) 678-2777
Celestine, IN 47521
(812) 678-2777
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
401 W 5th St
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 482-1406
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 482-1406
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
4464 S Ohio St
Saint Anthony, IN 47575
(812) 326-2566
Saint Anthony, IN 47575
(812) 326-2566
Grades: K-4
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dubois County, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Dubois County, IN include Ireland Elementary School, Ferdinand Elementary School and Nancy Hanks Elementary School. Dubois County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public preschools are located in Dubois County?
9 public preschools are located in Dubois County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dubois County?
Dubois County public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Dubois County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Dubois County include: Holland Elementary School vs. Huntingburg Elementary School, Huntingburg Elementary School vs. Holland Elementary School, Ferdinand Elementary School vs. Huntingburg Elementary School
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