For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,339 students in Kosciusko County, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Kosciusko County, IN are Mentone Elementary School, Claypool Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kosciusko County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Kosciusko County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Kosciusko County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mentone Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 E Jackson St
Mentone, IN 46539
(574) 598-2590
Mentone, IN 46539
(574) 598-2590
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Claypool Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2024 W 700 S
Claypool, IN 46510
(574) 566-2300
Claypool, IN 46510
(574) 566-2300
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Jefferson Dr
Winona Lake, IN 46590
(574) 267-7361
Winona Lake, IN 46590
(574) 267-7361
Gr: PK-6 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Milford Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 S Elm Street
Milford, IN 46542
(574) 658-9444
Milford, IN 46542
(574) 658-9444
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Leesburg Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6250 N Old Sr 15
Leesburg, IN 46538
(574) 453-4121
Leesburg, IN 46538
(574) 453-4121
Gr: PK-6 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Pierceton Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
434 S First St
Pierceton, IN 46562
(574) 594-2210
Pierceton, IN 46562
(574) 594-2210
Gr: PK-6 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Kosciusko County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
850 E Smith St
Warsaw, IN 46580
(574) 371-5019
Warsaw, IN 46580
(574) 371-5019
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students Minority enrollment: 9%
2134 N 700 W Po Box 128
Atwood, IN 46502
(574) 858-2551
Atwood, IN 46502
(574) 858-2551
Gr: K-6 | 147 students Minority enrollment: 3%
N Central Indiana Sp Ed Co-op (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 288
Warsaw, IN 46581
(574) 371-5098
Warsaw, IN 46581
(574) 371-5098
Po Box 99
Silver Lake, IN 46982
(260) 352-2680
Silver Lake, IN 46982
(260) 352-2680
Gr: K-6 | 120 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Kosciusko County, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Kosciusko County, IN include Mentone Elementary School, Claypool Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kosciusko County?
6 public preschools are located in Kosciusko County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kosciusko County?
Kosciusko County public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Kosciusko County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Kosciusko County include: Mentone Elementary School vs. Leesburg Elementary School, Claypool Elementary School vs. Mentone Elementary School, Mentone Elementary School vs. Claypool Elementary School
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