The average student-teacher ratio in Indiana public preschools is approximately 15:1 (2025-26).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 2:1
10:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Public Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Indiana (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK
1111 Pearl St
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 949-4295
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 949-4295
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Impact Academy 1
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
320 N Tibbs Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4411
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4411
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
In Sch For The Blind & Vis Imprd
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
7725 N College Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 253-1481
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 253-1481
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Northeast In Spec Educational Coop
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
1607 E Dowling
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-5236
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-5236
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Indiana School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
1200 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 550-4800
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 550-4800
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK
245 N Lombardy Dr
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 283-8127
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 283-8127
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Muessel Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-5
1021 Blaine St
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-3400
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-3400
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Warren Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-5
55400 Quince Rd
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 393-2800
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 393-2800
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-2
1081 Teke Burton Dr
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-3834
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-3834
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Merle J Abbett Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-5
4325 Smith St
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 467-5800
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 467-5800
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Coquillard Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-5
1245 N Sheridan St
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-2000
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-2000
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Marshall Traditional School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-5
1433 Byron Drive
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 393-2100
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 393-2100
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Clay International Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
52900 Lily Rd
South Bend, IN 46637
(574) 393-4300
South Bend, IN 46637
(574) 393-4300
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Eminence Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
6760 N Sr 42
Eminence, IN 46125
(765) 528-2141
Eminence, IN 46125
(765) 528-2141
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
3302 Western Ave
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 393-3000
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 393-3000
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK
1301 Judson St
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 435-8219
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 435-8219
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Montezuma Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-6
459 E Strawberry Rd
Montezuma, IN 47862
(765) 245-2303
Montezuma, IN 47862
(765) 245-2303
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Rise Learning Center
(Reading: ≤5%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-12
5391 S Shelby St
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-1675
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-1675
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
56660 Oak Rd
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 393-3700
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 393-3700
Rank: #20 - 3720. - 37.
Arlington Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-6
700 W Parrish Rd
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 330-7747
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 330-7747
Rank: #20 - 3720. - 37.
Cannelton Elementary & High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-12
109 S 3rd Street
Cannelton, IN 47520
(812) 547-3296
Cannelton, IN 47520
(812) 547-3296
Rank: #20 - 3720. - 37.
Deerfield Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
213 W Sr 28
Ridgeville, IN 47380
(765) 857-2554
Ridgeville, IN 47380
(765) 857-2554
Rank: #20 - 3720. - 37.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-6
627 W 8th St
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 330-7732
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 330-7732
Rank: #20 - 3720. - 37.
Fillmore Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
161 S Main St
Fillmore, IN 46128
(765) 246-6136
Fillmore, IN 46128
(765) 246-6136
Rank: #20 - 3720. - 37.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-6
2300 S Endwright Rd
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 825-3009
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 825-3009
Rank: #20 - 3720. - 37.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK
501 Lusher Avenue
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 262-5833
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 262-5833
Rank: #20 - 3720. - 37.
North Vermillion Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-6
5585 N Falcon Dr
Cayuga, IN 47928
(765) 492-7010
Cayuga, IN 47928
(765) 492-7010
Rank: #20 - 3720. - 37.
Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-6
321 N Linwood Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4258
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4258
Rank: #20 - 3720. - 37.
Redkey Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-6
Box 6 W Main St
Redkey, IN 47373
(765) 369-2571
Redkey, IN 47373
(765) 369-2571
Rank: #20 - 3720. - 37.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK
1209 S Sycamore St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4569
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4569
Rank: #20 - 3720. - 37.
Rockville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
406 W Elm St
Rockville, IN 47872
(765) 569-5363
Rockville, IN 47872
(765) 569-5363
Rank: #20 - 3720. - 37.
South Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
346 E Sr 62
Leavenworth, IN 47137
(812) 739-2210
Leavenworth, IN 47137
(812) 739-2210
Rank: #20 - 3720. - 37.
Springville Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-8
126 Brick Street
Springville, IN 47462
(812) 508-6078
Springville, IN 47462
(812) 508-6078
Rank: #20 - 3720. - 37.
Study Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
2414 Brooklyn Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-8500
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-8500
Rank: #20 - 3720. - 37.
Swanson Traditional School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
17677 Parker Dr
South Bend, IN 46635
(574) 393-2700
South Bend, IN 46635
(574) 393-2700
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The Indiana average public preschools student-teacher ratio is 15:1 for 2025-26.
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The best top ranked public preschools in Indiana include Ca Early Learning Center, Impact Academy 1 and In Sch For The Blind & Vis Imprd.
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